Tales of Life

The earths’ population is estimated to be about 6.79 billion people.                                                                                                                          Likewise, the same number of tales can be told. Everyone is unique and special. Everyone has a different walk of life, but there are some, who stand out from the crowd – wanted or unwanted.

Some undergo danger on a daily basis by carrying out jobs under highly extreme conditions. Others devote their lives to extraordinary and sometimes high-risk hobbies or lifestyles. A few are remarkable, because they have cheated death. Several have to carry heavy burdens, but still try to enjoy every second to the fullest. Others risk their life for their county. But of course there are many more touching stories.

Despite all the differences, they have one thing in common – they live on the edge.
I want to devote my blog to those people, because they deserve to be written about. The way, in which they manage their lives is often not only astonishing, but also inspiring. They deal with difficult circumstances, but nevertheless always try to fulfill their dreams by pushing all limits. My intention is to find out more about their hopes, fears and expectations. And maybe along the way we can learn something about ourselves, because deep in their hearts, they are often just normal people like you and me…

I hope I can take you on the journey with me through different tales of life.

The Trail of Chris McCandless

Into the wild soundtrack

In 1990 the story of a young man began, who challenged himself against an intransigent wilderness where convenience of provisions and the possibility of rescue practically did not exist.

Living with HIV: A Child’s lonely Life

Every year thousands of babies around the world acquire HIV from their mothers during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding. Every day around 31 children lose the battle against this incurable Virus. Every day HIV destroys dreams and hopes before they were even spoken of…

Erik Roner lifts off

“Anything that gets my heart pumping” is the motto Erik Roner strives to live by. He is a world-class extreme skier and base jumper, who combined his two passions to bring completely reckless stunts into being.

A young Girl fighting for her Justice

In 1960 a little girl, named Ruby Bridges made a big difference in the discrimination against black people. She was a young girl with a brave heart, who became a hero, because she helped to change the political and social situation.

The Deadliest Job- Crab Fishing

Freezing temperatures, monster waves, a nearly 100 % injury rate, but the chance of earning a fortune in just a few months – this is the profile of one of the most perilous of all jobs in the world- crab fishing in Alaska.

A Shark took Bethany´s Arm, but not her Passion

Imagine being in crystal clear and calm water at one of the most beautiful beaches on earth. The morning is perfect to surf. While waiting for the next wave to come, you relax on your board with one arm lying on it and the other dangling in the cool water. Suddenly you see a lot of gray, followed by pressure going through your arm, caused by a few fast tugs. The next thing you notice is the water turning deep red, all happening in a few seconds.  That’s how long it took for a shark to bite off your arm.

How would you react? Giving up your passion surfing and never go into the ocean again? Or would you work up all your courage to get on that board again?

Team Hoyt: An inspirational Father-Son Story

Team Hoyt is a true story of Dick and his disabled Son Rick, who compete together in marathons and triathlons to spread their highly motivational message: “Yes, you can!”

The endless Darkness of Daul Kim

In reality not all people can cope that well with a life at the limit. Sometimes the burdens, they have to carry, are just too emotionally draining. They feel lonely, misunderstood, overworked and most of all they fear failure. The darkness, which often leads to depressions, is dominating every moment and sometimes suffocates even hope.

Daul Kim, a korean model, had to learn that the hard way as well. She couldn´t find a way out of the depression and after all was found dead in her apartment in Paris last week.

Taylor´s Battle with Leukemia

In Europe around 66,000 people are diagnosed with leukemia every year. One third are supposed to be children.  The chance of curing the cancer is high, nevertheless approximately 20 % lose the fight annually.

Today I would like you to meet Taylor Warren, a little girl, whose life took a different path at the age of 4.

An Outcry for Attention

There are many weird people out there, who use different methods to attract attention and to break out from normality. It is an outcry, because deep down they feel lonely. They want to be recognized, be loved and to archive this, nothing can be strange enough. It is a never ending circle for them, always trying to beat the weirdness…

John Lynch is one of those persons, he broke free from the boring life of a bank manager. He left the ties behind to be unique. And how did he do it? – Piercings!

John Lynch