Physical exercise and spending time in nature have always been important to me. In my youth I was a competitive athlete and after graduating I studied sports. An accident and a failed surgery forced me to give up my sports studies – instead of a diploma I got the diagnosis of being unable to work and being slightly disabled for the rest of my life.

I was aware of the fact that my health condition and my way of life were my own responsibility. I did physical exercise, visualized and had some more surgeries. I was finally able to do sports again – almost without any restrictions. But officially I still was disabled. Regarding my career I explored new horizons and worked in the field of international trade for 13 years.