Theme week Fear and Hope inspires Miesbach: An evening full of courage!

Theme week Fear and Hope inspires Miesbach: An evening full of courage!

In the colorful house in Miesbach, the theme week "Fear and Hope" was opened on Friday evening, November 11, 2024 - a moving project that deals with current social issues. This week aims to plant the seed of hope in the fertile ground of fear that is all too often present in our reality of life.

The opening was peppered with an inspiring reading that started at 7 p.m. in the festively lit hall. A pleasant atmosphere with snacks and drinks contributed to the anticipation of the guests. But a touch of nervousness was also noticeable, since not everyone knew what to expect. The title "Leopoldine" aroused a certain uncertainty, which quickly lay down when the band "Watching the Cat" captivated with a powerful cover of the Beatles song Help with ease. Monika Ziegler, one of the organizers, emphasized how important it is to talk about fears and to seek help that is often available in unexpected places.

The meaning of the exchange

Ulrike Küster, the second deputy district administrator, praised the courage of the initiators who dared to tackle such an important topic. "In the dark season, fears become increasingly awakened," she continued, emphasizing the importance of exchange and creative examination of these emotions. The program of the themed week ranges from workshops to discussion rounds to creative activities that all aim to awaken hope.

The event promotes active discussions about not only personal sensations, but also collective fears that are fueled on social media. Astrid Güldner, Miesbach's second mayor, noted that fear often works as a bad consultant who prevents us from finding solutions. She asked to take things together and not to lose sight of the importance of hope.

Leopoldine and the power of the stories

Another highlight of the opening was the reading from the book "Leopoldine", a tribute to an old Waldviertel farmer. Monika Ziegler and Theresia Benda took the audience on an emotional journey through the correspondence between the two women. The story tells of the challenges that Monika's family met in a new life in the Waldviertel. Leopoldine, born in a time when life was still shaped by other challenges, offers comfort and perspective through their experiences.

The tangible fears and hopes that resonate in the letters make the life of these two women understandable and touching. With a mixture of sadness and confidence, Leopoldine describes her life experiences and the challenges she mastered - everything dressed in everyday concerns and joys that everyone knows. This link between the past and the present provides the listeners valuable perspectives on their own fears and hopes.

"Fear belongs to life", becomes clear at the theme week and it is of great importance to deal with it. The impressive musical interludes of "Watching the Cat" contributed to the fact that the event was not only educational but also entertaining.

The week "Fear and Hope" offers numerous opportunities to deal with your own fears and their overcoming. The offers range from the discussion group to creative workshops that pursue the goal of strengthening hope and confidence. "Let us tackle the fears together," Güldner appealed to those present, while the music selection of the evening, which moved emotionally, ended in promoting the feeling of community.

The focus should not only be on the focus of the participants' personal well -being, but also set a sign against the widespread mental harassment, which is repeatedly fueled by current events on news and social media. Current events such as ecumenical service or guided meditation, bundles experiences and emotions that many participants can share.

An impressive experience that should enrich everyone present in a variety of ways already started with an emotional start - the theme week "Fear and Hope" secures a place in the heart of Miesbach.