You must learn to let go. Release the stress. You were never in control anyway.
— Steve Maraboli
Relax. You are not in control anyway. www.walled-in-berlin.com
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The control paradox
Thursday, July 20th, 2017The Hope of Freedom
Thursday, July 13th, 2017None who have always been free can understand the terrible fascinating power of the hope of freedom to those who are not free.
— Pearl S. Buck
Birds enjoying their freedom. Photo © J. Elke Ertle, 2016. www.walled-in-berlin.com
We could learn a lot from Crayons
Thursday, July 6th, 2017We could learn a lot from crayons: Some are sharp, some are dull, some are pretty, some are colorful. But they all fit very nicely into the same box.
— Anonymous
Crayons get along. Why can’t we? www.walled-in-berlin.com
For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom, click “Download a free excerpt” on my home page and feel free to follow my blog about anything German: Historical or current events, people, places or food.
Walled-In is my story of growing up in Berlin during the Cold War. Juxtaposing the events that engulfed Berlin during the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, the Berlin Wall, and Kennedy’s Berlin visit with the struggle against my equally insurmountable parental walls, Walled-In is about freedom vs. conformity, conflict vs. harmony, domination vs. submission, loyalty vs. betrayal.
How to recognize a truly happy person
Thursday, June 29th, 2017
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
— Anonymous
A truly happy person can enjoy this sight even on a detour. Photo © J. Elke Ertle, 2017. www.walled-in-berlin.com
Is Education expensive?
Thursday, June 22nd, 2017If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
— bumper sticker
If you can …
Thursday, June 15th, 2017If you can, always be cheerful.
If you can, resist complaining.
If you can, accept that your loved ones cannot always give you their time.
If you can, take criticism and blame without resentment.
If you can, conquer tension without medical help.
If you can, relax without alcohol.
If you can, sleep without the aid of drugs.
If you can do all of the above, then you are probably the family dog. But just in case you are not, make the family dog your role model. Inner peace and happiness will be yours. Guaranteed.
— Anonymous
If you can … try to handle stress like a dog. J. Elke Ertle, www.walled-in-berlin.com
For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, “Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom,” click “Download a free excerpt” on the home page of http://www.walled-in-berlin.com
What Creates Healthy Self-Esteem?
Thursday, June 8th, 2017
Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgments of others.
— Oprah Winfrey
The sun still shines above
Thursday, June 1st, 2017Even when the sky is filled with clouds, the sun still shines above.
— Anonymous
Even when the sky is filled with clouds, the sun still shines above. Photo © J. Elke Ertle, 2017. www.walled-in-berlin.com
For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom, click “Download a free excerpt” on my home page and feel free to follow my blog about anything German: historic or current events, people, places or food.
Walled-In is my story of growing up in Berlin during the Cold War. Juxtaposing the events that engulfed Berlin during the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, the Berlin Wall and Kennedy’s Berlin visit with the struggle against my equally insurmountable parental walls, Walled-In is about freedom vs. conformity, conflict vs. harmony, domination vs. submission, loyalty vs. betrayal.
Hopes not Fears
Thursday, May 25th, 2017May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.
— Nelson Mandela
For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, “Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom,” click “Download a free excerpt” on the home page of http://www.walled-in-berlin.com
Time – an unappreciated dressmaker
Thursday, May 18th, 2017Time is a dressmaker specializing in alterations.
— Faith Baldwin
Time’s sewing kit is rarely helpful. www.walled-in-berlin.com
For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, “Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom,” click “Download a free excerpt” on the home page of http://www.walled-in-berlin.com
