Life is short

Hello dear Terlima friends,

I hope you're all enjoying this wonderful summer with lots of outdoor activities and fun. Yesterday, I attended a typical English garden party at a wonderful old country house surrounded by beautiful nature and a small stream. It couldn't get any better. In a corner of the house, I found the small sign shown here, which I don't want to withhold from you. It says: Life is short—do something illegal sometimes.

The Wheel of Life

The three causes of human suffering are at the centre of the Wheel of Life. It symbolises the serpent of lust, which, in addition to sexual desire, also represents the insatiable craving for possessions, passion, the eternal pursuit of more, and the subsequent realisation that this more ultimately dissolves into nothing.

The rooster represents anger, lack of self-control, and excess. Anyone who follows this path inevitably heads toward damnation.

The pig in the centre of the wheel symbolises the third cause of human suffering. It represents stupidity, ignorance, and, above all, ignorance of the truth.

Summer is approaching

I hope the weather is as fantastic where you are, too: sunshine, mild temperatures, and the longest day of the year is almost here again. You should do something together in nature for the summer solstice on June 21st. Whether it's a long walk, a trip to the sea or the mountains, a trip into the forest, or a bike ride through the flatlands. The main thing is to get some fresh air! By the way, outdoor yoga asanas are a real kick. Try it out!