Humbling Inspiration

Newsletter from July 29, 2025

Hi dear student,

Few experiences have humbled, empowered and inspired me as much as witnessing our volcanic eruptions here in Iceland. To watch the hot lava explode from the Center of The Earth and run like a hot river down the slopes of the mountain is to witness the Grandmaster of creation at work.

Thanks to all who have asked about our safety. Fortunately the presently active volcano is perfectly located, so no one is in direct danger at this point, we are just inspired and grateful to be able to witness such magnificent event.

A few years back I took a still hot lava sculpture along as a reminder of all this beauty and creative energy waiting in all of us to be released.

The eruption is only about 30 km away from our workshop, from where we can share the inspiration with our students from all corners of the world. Let us never forget that life is grand and miraculous!

Sending you all some volcanic, creative energy from our little island paradise in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean!
Bernd

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