Nicoles wundersame Welt.

Ein Zustand, der Always (ja, die mit den Flügeli) in ihrem neuen Werbespot ändern möchte. Eindrücklich wird aufgezeigt, dass junge Mädchen, die aufgefordert werden, wie Mädchen zu rennen, ohne Überlegen einen Sprint hinlegen. Wieso sie das tun? Weil für sie «wie ein Mädchen» schlichtweg bedeutet,  ihr Bestes zu geben. Denn sie sind ja Mädchen. 

Und auch wenn wir Frauen schon lange aus den Mädchenschuhen rausgewachsen sind, sind wir es im Herzen doch immer wieder mal Prinzessin. Also: Let's rewrite the rules! 

Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

When in doubt, just take the next small step.

Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

Pay off your credit cards every month.

You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

Save for retirement, starting with your first paycheck.

When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

It's OK to let your children see you cry.

Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.

You can get through anything if you stay put in today.

A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.

It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

Burn the candles; use the nice sheets; wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

Overprepare, then go with the flow.

Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

The most important sex organ is the brain.

No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

Forgive everyone everything.

What other people think of you is none of your business.

Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Believe in miracles.

Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

Growing old beats the alternative — dying young.

Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.

Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

The best is yet to come.

No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.

Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

If you don't ask, you don't get.

Yield.

Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Regina Brett war nicht 90, als sie diese Zeilen verfasste, sondern ganz-knapp-noch-nicht 45 (sie schrieb sie in der Nacht vor ihrem 45. Geburtstag). Die Diagnose Brustkrebs liess sie über die wichtigen Dinge im Leben sinnieren. 

Two ways to listen

You can listen to what people say, sure.

But you will be far more effective if you listen to what people do.

Beeindruckende Botschaft eines 14-Jährigen. 

Diabolo heisst der wunderschöne Panter, der aus einem europäischen Zoo gerettet wurde. Mit den Menschen verbindet er äusserst negative Erlebnisse. Mit seinem agressiven Verhalten hält er sich das zweibeinige Wesen vom Leib – solange, bis sich Tierflüsterin Anna Breytenbach mit ihm auseinandersetzt und übersetzt, was dem gequälten Tier auf dem Magen liegt.

Was danach passiert? Diabolo heisst nun Spirit – ein Name, dem der stolze und weise Panter absolut gerecht wird. Denn: Er ändert nicht nur sein Leben, sondern auch das Leben der Menschen, die sich um sein Wohl sorgen. Beeindruckend, inspirierend und herzerwärmend.