Dear friends of Italy! With the series "Atempause" Dr. Christoph Glumm continues on Vivere in Italien his reflections on living with greater awareness. At regular intervals, the Solingen-based physician, author, and singer-songwriter invites readers to pause in the midst of everyday life, sharpen their perspective, and discover new ways of seeing things, quietly, personally, and close to life as it is. This Atempauseis one such moment: a brief interruption in the daily pace that can help reconnect with oneself and become more conscious of one's own inner resources.
The Power of Inner Spaces
By Dr. Christoph Glumm Spaces of freedom are essential to life. There is no need to escape into solitude for days on end. What matters is not the quantity of time, but how consciously it is experienced. Even one hour a week can make a real difference. This time is best used without pressure. There is no need to find "enlightenment," achieve anything, or save the world. The invitation is to immerse oneself in a kind of creative doing nothingto savor the moment, to notice one's surroundings and oneself, and to listen inward. Thoughts and ideas are waiting there, ones that have their origin in the soul. Prayer is also possible, opening oneself to a heavenly dimension. Silence creates an inner space, a sanctuary where the problems of daily life have no access. Here, one is freed from the power of others, from self-blame and recrimination. This space is free of anger and fear. Free of weaknesses that need to be fought. Here, it is permitted to be kind to oneself, to accept oneself, and to extend forgiveness to oneself. This space gives strength and will change your life!