#1 - Why I joined Substack
Sharing my knowledge and helping like-minded spiritual seekers on their own path of healing and awakening
The story of a spiritual seeker (and finder)
Born into a middle class family in a small town, I was always different. I did not feel comfortable in larger groups and rather spent time with a few very close friends or played alone with my legos. The relationship with my father was difficult at times as he had his own issues and did not know how to handle a sensitive yet creative boy who had his own ideas about life (LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD!).
As I don’t want to bore you with a detailed CV, dear reader, I quickly summarize the relevant aspects of my life up until now, when I finally decided to start my own Substack:
I found the love of my life at the age of 21 and moved to a large city together with her in order to study Economics.
Our first daughter was born a year later which pushed me to work very hard and to finish my studies after 3.5 years. Our second daughter was born in 2005 and our son in 2019. MY FAMILY MEANS EVERYTHING TO ME.
My first job was in investment banking and later on I moved to Switzerland in order to work in private equity for several international firms. In 2021, I founded my own private equity business together with a friend.
Next to my family and my career, I have always been interested in spirituality and the true meaning of life. I “tried” many different ways over the years - from Christianity, to the teachings of Buddha and Osho, chakra practices, yoga, kinesiology and most recently spiritual healing. I had many teachers to whom I am truly grateful and over time, I was able to figure out WHAT WORKS FOR ME.
Although materially successful, I was never truly happy in any job and I moved from one firm to the next. Even having my own business does not give me the deep meaning that I am looking for as I came to realize: TRUE HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT CAN ONLY COME FROM WITHIN AND ARE GIFTS FROM GOD.
Beginning of 2025, I decided that I want to work less and spend more time on the things that are really important to me: 1) Continuing with my own spiritual healing and awakening process (and yes, this is hard work and takes time and consistency!), 2) actively participating in spiritual healing workshops in my local area and 3) sharing my knowledge as a coach and writer with a broader audience.
Coaching and writing
Over the years, I had the opportunity to learn so much from a number of teachers about different religions, philosophies and techniques. This provided me with the basis of my own spiritual healing method that works for me and gives me meaning in everything I do. I started sharing this knowledge with people in my inner circle who asked for my advice and without realizing it at first, I became a coach and mentor.
While I am expanding my coaching pratice locally, I have a vision of sharing my knowledge more widely with people who seek healing and awakening and hence the idea of starting this Substack in English.
What I offer
In the free section of my Substack, I will publish one long-form article per week. Topics range from spiritual teachings to concrete techniques that have helped me and others on their path of healing and awakening. In addition, I will post shorter notes during the week, whenever I feel like sharing something interesting.
Paid subscribers have access to personal coaching and community discussions via Chat. Gold Members get one hour of coaching via Teams/Zoom per year on top.
In addition, you can book coaching sessions via Teams/Zoom on any spiritual topic that you would like to discuss with me. You decide what you want to pay!