Once on the other side of the camera
Ursula and I were quite surprised when the Sunday newspaper Fenster zum Sonntag asked us if they could make a short film about Ursula and me on the topic of "Discovering Slowness." The request was prompted by our book "Silence ," which focuses on silence and, with it, the act of disconnecting from hectic everyday life.
We wouldn't exactly call ourselves masters at carving out spaces for slowness. But we are very aware of the importance of these breaks. And we are practicing taking them again and again. Because, as paradoxical as it may sound, a lot happens precisely in times of silence. Inner processes unfold, important thoughts are given space, unprocessed thoughts become present and can be addressed and processed. New ideas pop up before our inner eyes.
The film crew visited us in our small alpine hut during a snowstorm. It was a bit of a logistical challenge, but Christof, Piet, and Michi handled it brilliantly and shot a fantastic piece. There was plenty of time for great conversations during the off-peak hours, and it was also an exciting experience to be on the other side of the camera for a change ;-).
Anyone who missed the report on SRF can watch it here on the Sunday Window’s YouTube platform :
And if you'd like to purchase one of the "Silence" books, limited to 299 copies, you can order your copy in our online shop . Here's a sneak peek inside the book:
