re-start

October 30, 2023

In the last few years, I developed almost like a type of addiction to new beginnings. The thrill of starting something new, be it a place, a business, a lifestyle, an adventure, or any other aspect of life where one can start fresh. 

What makes it thrilling is how much, in the process, one gets to learn about realities existing out there and understand the versions of ourselves that live inside of us when immersed in distinct scenarios.

When you change physical locations, it all seems more tangible since you have a literal new perspective of your surroundings. However, if nothing inside of you changes, specific patterns or views will persist or eventually come back, even though the external environment shifted. 

What I find more fascinating are the changes that happen inside us. These might look subtle from the outside or not even recognisable from an external perspective. 

But inside, the turmoil is real. 

And the more aware one is of these transformations, the more interesting it gets. The growing potential is limitless. 

With this start of a new lunar cycle, week, and soon also the start of a new month, I, too, am stepping into a fresh beginning.

After 3.5 years of living as a nomad, this will be the longest time I will have an apartment for myself. Three months in a sublet apartment in Zürich. For some, three months might not sound much, but it is for me (in a positive way). 

Since Spring 2020, I have been constantly moving, meeting new places, new people, new realities and new ways of thinking and living, combined with a steep learning curve about myself in the process. This time around, I’m particularly excited about not only starting a new phase but especially maintaining one. The opportunity to build something up (a unique project I am currently working on, which is the main reason for my return), create a routine, and have time to get to know people and settle, at least for a while. These initial three months will kickstart a more extended period in the region.

My relationship with Switzerland has always been somewhat interesting, by no means a straightforward one. 

Even though most of my friends are based there, I know how everything works, and I highly appreciate the stunning nature and life quality it provides; the country has also been a place linked with various personal challenges - overcoming fears, facing internal conflicts, the rigidness of the culture and the cold during winter times. 

However, it has also been as a hub of opportunities. I left Switzerland a few times, but something, for some reason, always ends up pushing me back. Every time, a new beginning in a familiar place. 

This time not being much different. 

I have changed since I was there a few months ago, and I am committed to seeing it all with new eyes. I want to explore the city as if it was my first time. I want to revisit the friendships I’ve built throughout the years, but I also want to open myself to getting to know new individuals, realities, and perspectives. I want to give it another chance - not to the place per se, but myself in it. 

I am excited to experience what this new beginning has in store, and I will share more about this chapter soon. Stay tuned ;)