LIINA TAEL and ELI SALZMAN
Goals, Visions, Future, Home
Thank you for your interest!
We are interested in taking our life in some exciting new directions. Some recent surprising developments inspired us (and pushed us a bit!) to get clearer on what we REALLY want - both professionally and in regards to our living situation.
We’re hoping that by sharing the results of this in-depth inventory we might attract some collaborators, opportunities, advice, inspiration and information.
We are interested in taking our life in some exciting new directions. Some recent surprising developments inspired us (and pushed us a bit!) to get clearer on what we REALLY want - both professionally and in regards to our living situation.
We’re hoping that by sharing the results of this in-depth inventory we might attract some collaborators, opportunities, advice, inspiration and information.
The story
This winter we found out we had to leave our beloved flat in Treptow, Berlin. The resulting flat search was.....ahem....interesting.
It was like we were trying to swim against a strong current and ignoring all signs that swimming that hard was the wrong method. At every turn there seemed to be a blockade, often in surprising and weirdly last minute ways (regardless of our preparedness and positive attitude). The mental, physical and emotional toll from this has taken too much of our energy away from our passions and purposes.
When looking into the roots of our struggle, we realised a couple things:
1) Our pushed-back Dreams of Home and Purpose need to come back to the foreground, including looking beyond Berlin (and Germany) and getting a little gutsy.
2) Though we are open to those dreams happening for us in the Berlin area, we are finished using the normal channels and using just stubborn logic and persistence.
This winter we found out we had to leave our beloved flat in Treptow, Berlin. The resulting flat search was.....ahem....interesting.
It was like we were trying to swim against a strong current and ignoring all signs that swimming that hard was the wrong method. At every turn there seemed to be a blockade, often in surprising and weirdly last minute ways (regardless of our preparedness and positive attitude). The mental, physical and emotional toll from this has taken too much of our energy away from our passions and purposes.
When looking into the roots of our struggle, we realised a couple things:
1) Our pushed-back Dreams of Home and Purpose need to come back to the foreground, including looking beyond Berlin (and Germany) and getting a little gutsy.
2) Though we are open to those dreams happening for us in the Berlin area, we are finished using the normal channels and using just stubborn logic and persistence.
Natural stone patio
designed and built by Eli
Dreams of Home and Purpose, Berlin and Beyond
Besides Berlin (and even other parts of Germany), we are also curious about Italy and Portugal, and are open to other parts of Europe.
Diversity (culture, life choices, careers, interests) is preferred over homogeny. This means that communities or projects with unified strict ideologies may not work for us. However, a Live/Work Project with a certain focus could work as long as the approach is not too narrow and strict; for example a retreat center that focuses on health (physical/mental/spiritual), an arts center, or simply a community living project.
Some elements we'd love in such a situation are:
-- Easy connection to nature without driving to get there
-- A place to grow veggis (Eli is an experienced gardener and
is passionate about the principles of permaculture)
-- Solo or shared music studio, or proximity to one in nearby area
-- Proximity to a concentration of diverse events and venues for all arts
Contributions we can offer (also see CVs below):
Eli can .... For example, if there is no studio but a community of musicians needing one, Eli can help build one (carpentry, acoustics, recording studio knowledge, interest in new building methods, etc). Or if there is a community garden, Eli can contribute his knowledge and labor. Likewise teaching music and production to teenagers and adults, life coaching, bicycle repair, all manner of home repair and renovation, landscape and outdoor living design (see photo).
Besides Berlin (and even other parts of Germany), we are also curious about Italy and Portugal, and are open to other parts of Europe.
Diversity (culture, life choices, careers, interests) is preferred over homogeny. This means that communities or projects with unified strict ideologies may not work for us. However, a Live/Work Project with a certain focus could work as long as the approach is not too narrow and strict; for example a retreat center that focuses on health (physical/mental/spiritual), an arts center, or simply a community living project.
Some elements we'd love in such a situation are:
-- Easy connection to nature without driving to get there
-- A place to grow veggis (Eli is an experienced gardener and
is passionate about the principles of permaculture)
-- Solo or shared music studio, or proximity to one in nearby area
-- Proximity to a concentration of diverse events and venues for all arts
Contributions we can offer (also see CVs below):
Eli can .... For example, if there is no studio but a community of musicians needing one, Eli can help build one (carpentry, acoustics, recording studio knowledge, interest in new building methods, etc). Or if there is a community garden, Eli can contribute his knowledge and labor. Likewise teaching music and production to teenagers and adults, life coaching, bicycle repair, all manner of home repair and renovation, landscape and outdoor living design (see photo).
Partner Thai massage class at the annual Kukeranna retreat
Liina can organize, teach, and/or staff retreats, teachings, yoga classes, etc. (veteran yoga teacher, event organizer/staffer, excellent admin and book-keeping skills). Liina’s previous career as a recruitment consultant gives her a seasoned skill-set that could help with staffing a center or project (search campaign, screening, interviewing, etc.)
Berlin: new home from October 1; short term or permanent
Of course if our bigger dreams converge with a situation in Berlin, then that could be great too.
What we are looking for...
1) must feel good in terms of the relationship with owner
2) must be near parks/nature
3) should not be more than 20 min bicycle ride to Hermannplatz. Negotiable if it is a really special flat/kiez, e.g. ground floor with garden, biking distance max 30 min. to center
4) 600-700€ cold
It's very important to us that a collaboration with a property owner, live/work project, retreat center or community is such where all parties are happy with the exchange. We want an interaction that is based on fairness and dignity for all. We gladly take responsibility for our contribution and we would take care of a property in a way that everyone would be proud of, honoring the needs of the owners and the neighborhood.
Of course if our bigger dreams converge with a situation in Berlin, then that could be great too.
What we are looking for...
1) must feel good in terms of the relationship with owner
2) must be near parks/nature
3) should not be more than 20 min bicycle ride to Hermannplatz. Negotiable if it is a really special flat/kiez, e.g. ground floor with garden, biking distance max 30 min. to center
4) 600-700€ cold
It's very important to us that a collaboration with a property owner, live/work project, retreat center or community is such where all parties are happy with the exchange. We want an interaction that is based on fairness and dignity for all. We gladly take responsibility for our contribution and we would take care of a property in a way that everyone would be proud of, honoring the needs of the owners and the neighborhood.
In conclusion
Hassan is looking at us right now saying “what’s with all this sitting around and brainstorming? Can we please go now run around in the park and maybe have a poop?” And he’s absolutely right. If our shiny fur baby has taught us anything, its that running in nature and pooping.....I mean....moving forward and letting go makes shit happen...YES that’s it! To action!!
If there is a living situation, Live/Work project, undertaking, or enterprise
where our experience, gifts, talents, and sweet-sweet style can be of service, let us know.
Below find our life experience in a CV/resume format!
ELI SALZMAN |
LIINA TAEL |
Birth and Residence
Education
Bandcamp Soundcloud HASSAN
Adores all humans, gets along with other dogs, very sweet natured and well-mannered and trained. In summer 2017 participated in 4 yoga retreats when accompanying Liina on her teaching tour in Europe (can meditate through a 2,5hr yoga session with perfect poise). Insured, vaccinated |
Birth and Residence
Education
Yoga and teaching Teacher of alignment based Vinyasa Yoga since 2007:
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