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“Find A Way To Fulfillment” Thoughts on The Year That Was
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This past year I laid the groundwork for people to reflect on their own lives. In my book "Lessons Learned About Life And Love". People will be the beneficiary of the insights, wisdom and lessons learned throughout my life.
It serves as a reminder of the power of gratitude for those who have made an important difference in our lives and for all the blessings large and small along our lives journey.
As this year is coming to an end it is time for reflection and asking what we have learned. I have learned that the key component to my happiness is my profound sense  of gratitude.
The sources of happiness are intrinsic and revolve around love, relationships and deep purpose.
This past year on my podcast "Lessons Learned About Life And Love," I was able to share the wisdom from the great minds. I consider these distinguished people my mentors.
Applying their wisdom into my life experiences works.
I am grateful for the amazing guests on the show who opened up and allowed us all to learn from their experiences and provided us with inspiration to concentrate on our best selves.  
I learned early on that life can be raw and ruthless , but at the same time totally compassionate.
Pain and suffering is a part of life. Without it there can be no life.We have a choice how we cope with suffering.
Once we understand that we have a choice, we become the magnet of choice.
Positive thinking is especially important in times of uncertainty.
Life is a question of interpretation. See things in a way that you derive strength from them !
You become what you think are not empty words.
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Anxiety Podcast with guest Dr. Joanne Intrator
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It was a privilege to have Dr. Joanne  Intrator as a guest on  my  podcast "Lessons Learned About Life And Love”.
She is the author of the upcoming book  "Summons To Berlin”.  A story of loss, struggle, and restitution.In her book she shares her story of fighting to win back her family's Berlin building that was taken by the Nazis just prior to WWII. Her book is about the challenges she faced during her struggle to achieve restitution for her family's property.During her decade long fight with German bureaucracy she went through a great deal of anxiety dealing with it.
Dr. Joanne Intrator is a practicing New York psychiatrist and talks to us about anxiety, which so many people experience in today's complex and hectic world. On this episode about anxiety she gives us advice on how to work with it. Dr. Intrator tells us that anxiety is not a disease, and that we need a certain amount of anxiety in order to function.
The thing is, too much anxiety can cause us not to be able to think. Too little anxiety we tend to take things not seriously.
She gives us advice on how to find the perfect amount of anxiety in order to function and plan life.
On this podcast Dr. Intrator shows us the way to the perfect amount, which will give us a little bit of feeling in our stomach, but our eyes will be wide open and we will get the job done.She shows us strategies to manage our anxieties through simple tasks and find ways in everyday life to slow down.
Listen to Lessons Learned About Life and Love Podcast Hosted by Vivianne Knebel on iTunes, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio and on Spotify - link below
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7617HjUWErIWygwL2ZnMLO?si=5c9282bb77544ac7
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An Unimportant Girl - My Documentary
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An Unimportant Girl - My Documentary
My earliest memories were the aftermath of the war.  All I remember was destruction. 
The city seemed to mirror its traumatized people. Everything seemed grey and devoid of any color.It was a fight for survival.
Hunger and cold were a constant.
The German people struggled to keep their families afloat.
I had a single and fiercely devoted mom who worked in the black market striking deals in order to keep her two young daughters fed.
My story ends with a relevant reflection about the importance of love, family and gratitude.
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How to be Positive and Optimistic
Each day I get up with purpose and direction. I think purpose is key, not just to survive but to do something good for ourselves and the world around us.I have a profound sense of gratitude . Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. The optimism and positivity I generated through my gratitude practice has fueled me on my most difficult days. I have clarity and I am more aware as I go through life. Being positive is focusing on what is good in life. See possibilities instead of problems! Self actualizing people do not imagine what they don’t want in their lives. Always have a dream, set goals and stay focused. Life has to be fulfilled with contentment from within. Reinforce your belief in the preciousness of life and the desire to freely pursue your dreams. I live life in a state of appreciation not depreciation
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My mentor Dr. Wayne Dyer
Dr. Wayne Dyer was my mentor.
His philosophies helped me make sense of the world. In applying the philosophies I could see that they worked. To drop the attachment was a great help.
I learned to detach myself from a state of gentleness. Dr. Wayne Dyer helped me to recognize how much the vicissitudes of my early life had impacted me and depleted my strength. He taught me how important it is to take control of one‘s life and not see oneself as a victim despite the numerous forces and factors that may convince you otherwise. He taught me that the freest people are those who are firmly committed to their inner peace. I learned to refuse to allow the whims and wills of others to define how I should live my life and who I should be. Instead I focus on my own choices without worrying about how others feel about them.
Dr. Wayne Dyer also taught me that thought is creative action. To give energy to what I believe in. I learned to plan out my life and to manifest what I want. Everything starts with a thought.
He taught me the importance of patience.
I am now able to not always look at completion, but instead to carefully and calmly enjoy the process.
To live in the present moment.
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Over the years, I studied the philosophies of great minds and poets. They helped me make sense of the world and, through their wisdom, I am able to cope in flexible ways with the challenges that life throws my way. I have overcome many hurdles and achieved the peacefulness of a truly loved and appreciated life.
Many philosophers, poets and scientists equate this to beauty.
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my memoir “From Rubble To Champagne”...
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Vivianne Knebel Author at work writing.  I am a writer and author.
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Documentary in the making
lt is an honor to have my multi-faceted life and love story turned into a documentary film.
It is an amazing way to share my story.
My story is especially relevant in today's time.
There are many similarities with Hitler's Nazi Germany and Putin's war. I was a part of that .
Born in 1943 in the epicenter at the height of the war. It brings to mind how the German people suffered and struggled to stay alive during World War II and the aftermath of a ravaged country.
War changes people, it hardens them and breaks them.  Sadly, history repeats itself.
My documentary has the power to educate.
We must never fall for the lies and propaganda similar to Hitler' Nazi Germany.
The Ukraine war demonstrates how strong and  fragile democracy really is. My social message is for America to reunite.  There is strength in unity!
My documentary will assist in understanding the current world because of the past events that happened and affected the whole world.
My hope is that it will change people's lives when they watch  a serving of humanity which is depicted in the film.
My documentary deals with facts and real life events. I hope it will help develop empathy for the people around us.
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Hardship
Severe hardship creates growth! Let us pray for the people of the Ukraine!
War is a horrible human aggression.
Their life experiences look much like my own during the post- war years in ravaged Berlin.
It brings to mind how the German people struggled to survive in the aftermath of WWII. Born in the epicenter at the height of Nazi Germany, I experienced great hardship.
Hunger and cold were a constant.
  The Ukrainian people show us that it is in our struggles where our greatest potential is realized.
All the hardship we suffer will make us resilient. Hardship has the capacity to instruct us, fortify us and brings us to higher levels of appreciation and awareness.
It also increases empathy, because we can identify with other peoples‘s challenges.
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ANXIETY
Each and every one of us will experience some form of ANXIETY.
As it is normal, it is important for us not to allow it to swallow us up.
During Covid 19 there is a lot of uncertainty . Anxiety and depression is on the rise.We have a choice how we cope with  adversities. Our mind is our own kingdom that no one can invade.
Nothing can depress us  without our  permission.The more we understand how to live, the less fearful we become.I learned early on how raw and ruthless life can be, but also realized the beauty and love that always awaits all of us.Let us focus on the good that remains instead of the hellish road ahead.
Challenges are part of life .
Without them there can be no life!
Let us be grateful for those challenges,  for they fortify us and bring us to a higher level of awareness and allow us to become our best selves.Every challenge we overcome prepares us for the next challenge.
Life is a constant cycle of ups and downs.
In my book" Lessons Learned About Life And Love" I distilled my life experiences and how I applied the wisdom of the great minds, philosophers, poets and writers, they showed me the way, and how to make sense of the world.
Learn to live with life not against it! Say yes to whatever nature asks of us , otherwise life would lose its meaning.
Gratitude is the key to happiness.
When we give thanks for the good things , we replace negative emotions with positive ones.
This will lead to a sense of well being and greater self esteem.
My book is ideal for anyone searching for love and meaning in this complex world.
I pass along lessons on living a full life and finding peace.
Practice being kind to yourself!
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Vulnerability
I am grateful for my guest David Towner on the  podcast "Lessons Learned About Life And Love.”
David's story is incredibly powerful, very compelling and emotional . It is all about overcoming adversity.
People like David are showing us how to cope with our challenges in flexible ways, to live and find meaning in life.
He shows us the  values of passion, persistence, excellence, mastery and service to mankind.
Sharing our experiences about our challenges makes us feel more connected and letting others know that they are not alone in their struggles. In doing so we help others acquire emotional and spiritual maturity.
Happiness is beneficial for the body ,but it is grief that develops the power of the mind.
By passing on this information to the next generation we transform the world.
What are some of the things you can let go of?
Listen to the newest episode of the Lessons Learned About Life And Love” podcast here - 
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-lessons-learned-about-life-86012966/
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Gratitude - Part 1
We have many reasons to be grateful including being alive. My husband  the love of my life of 57 years, was diagnosed with two serious illnesses and I almost lost him.
It was an interesting moment in our lives that led to inner expansion. You realize how precious life is. All of those challenges gave us the greatest gift of gratitude.
Overcoming adversity and being thankful makes us resilient.
With gratitude you affect the very fabric of existence.
It represents the whole of ourselves!Thought, feeling and doing must be in balanced harmony.
Gratitude makes sense of our past and brings peace for today.
What are you grateful for?
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Big Announcement - Hosting a Podcast
I am hosting a podcast about "Lessons Learned About Life and Love"Living with intention and with  wisdom from great minds. I will offer guidance on how to love life .
This podcast is ideal for those who want to find meaning in all of life's moments.
Listen Now on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5IBkSWqrePOgpNZGdcvWVQ
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Lessons Learned About Life and Love
My book "Lessons Learned About Life and Love", is a rich guide on how to love life and how to love the love of one's life.
I write about my own multifaceted life and love story. Love is the ultimate power we can aspire to.
It dissolves all limitations.
Unconditional love has no expectations.
It means simply love as it is. It is experiencing the harmonies of life. Love is experienced in our thoughts and acts of oneness. When you embrace this kind of love you will experience true joy, freedom, and you will feel inspired and become more purposeful.
The world runs on balance, and the energy that keeps it in balance is love.
If you practice this principle, you will reveal a truth that eludes most people.
Love is action!
Nurturing and a sense of responsibility are omnipotent. If you love someone you treat him or her as an equal or even above. Taking care of someone you love is never felt as a chore. It heals the body and mind. The vibrations of love make you feel good at all times.
The opposite of love is fear.
When you have love there is an absence of fear because love and fear cannot co-exist.
I never allow unloving thoughts to emanate from my consciousness.
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How To Treat Grief Like An Old Friend
When you lose a loved one, remember that all he or she  has  done, no one can take away from that person. Even though it is in the past, that person brought it into being. Having been is also a kind of being. Perhaps the surest kind.                    — Viktor Frankl
The finality of the loss of someone we love affects us all very deeply.We need to come to terms with the meaning of life.  Pain, suffering and death is part of it.
Without it there can be no life.We have to find meaning in the moments that test us.
Our inner strength can raise us above our outward fate.
Forces beyond our control can take away everything that is dear to us.Except one thing, our freedom to chose how we respond.Life is meaningful, and we must see it as meaningful!
Despite the circumstances.
Don‘t allow yourself to be swallowed up by grief. Choose life not death!
Love is as strong as death.
The Image, the Bond.We will always carry the image of our loved one with us.
It is a treasure we human beings possess.
I still see my mother looking at me with loving eyes that are alive.Nothing can touch the strength of her love, the thoughts.We need to allow ourselves to grieve, but then move on with renewed purpose, and be kind to ourselves in order to stay strong.
‘The word happy’ would lose it’s meaning if it were not balanced by sadness !
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