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Feedback that made my day

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  💡 I'm sharing this because it made my day. And here's a little warning: when you do this too, you might just make someone else's day as well. 👩‍🏫 Recently, I was asked to jump into a cybersecurity course. From day one, it was a wonderful working with the group. We explored the course material together in a fun, interactive, and practical ways. And judging by the feedback, they appreciated it too. 😁 One message especially made me smile: "By the way, I really like your teaching style, that's exactly what we needed from the very beginning. ☺️ " 😍 Even after many years of experience as a trainer, and even though I regularly receive this kind of feedback, it never stops being wonderful. Comments like this motivate me to continue giving my best. ❤️ So, who would you like to share your appreciation with today? A few genuine words can make a bigger difference than you might think. And if you're looking for a trainer in the field of #cybersecurity, feel...

Broken bridge in Bonn

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  💡 Every day, millions of people cross bridges without a second thought – until one day, a bridge closes and reminds us how much we rely on the invisible foundations of modern life. 🌉 Recently, someone told me that a major bridge in Bonn, Germany – the Rheinbrücke Bonn-Nord – has been closed. 🚗 According to official information, the bridge was closed on 3 June 2026 after inspections found structural damage to the supporting structure. This bridge is one of the most important east-west connections in the Bonn/Rhein-Sieg region, with around 90,000 to 100,000 vehicles previously using it every day. The result: long traffic jams. 🛣️ And honestly, I understand how frustrating this must be for everyone who depends on that route. At the same time, it made me think about something deeper: this is not only a local transport issue. It is a reminder of how much our daily lives depend on infrastructure that we often take for granted. 📗 It also reminded me of my chapter in A Guide t...

Wonderful environmental science comic

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 📚 This comic book inspires me and the next generation to care well for our planet because it is made with so much eye for detail! 🔗 A few years ago, I connected with Louis Yuen here on social media, and I was immediately drawn to his unique comic-style illustrations. Ever since, I've continued to be impressed by the creativity, passion, and purpose behind his work. 💡 Louis has found a wonderful way to make climate science accessible and engaging for young readers. His comics transform complex research into stories that educate, inspire curiosity, and empower the next generation of environmentalists. This is important because education is one of the most powerful tools we have for creating a better future. 🙏 So I was absolutely delighted to receive one of his Noella Environmental Education Science Comics books! I genuinely enjoyed reading it. Every page is filled with thoughtful details and illustrations created with so much love and care. They made me smile again and again....

No Butts Day 2026

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🚬 5,000 cigarette butts in just 2.5 hours. But the most encouraging part wasn't the 5,000+ cigarette butts we removed: ☠️ Cigarette butts may be small, but they're the world's most littered item. Their filters are made of plastic and contain toxic chemicals that can pollute soil and waterways for years. 🙏 Together, we cleaned the area around the central bus station last Saturday during the global No Butts Day. We had countless conversations with passers-by. Many thanked us for our work, and many were genuinely shocked that people still throw cigarette butts and other litter on the ground without a second thought. 💚 These conversations matter. Every cigarette butt picked up is one less polluting our environment, and every discussion helps raise awareness. A huge thank you to everyone who joined and everyone who puts their butts in a bin! #NoButtsDay #CigaretteButts #LitterCleanup #PlasticPollution #CleanCities  

Growing impact by supporting others

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💡 Impact doesn't come only from what I do myself, but also from what I enable others to do. 🛡️ Over the past few months, my work has been incredibly busy, with a strong focus on cybersecurity projects. While I enjoy the challenge and importance of this work, it leaves me with less time to actively contribute to environmental protection initiatives. 💰 That's exactly why I also support impactful conservation projects financially. Even when I can't contribute my time, I can still help them to take meaningful action. 💪 One project I'm especially happy to have supported is an initiative by Planet Wild and the Black Jaguar Foundation to create the longest biodiversity corridor in South America. 🌴 The Brazilian Cerrado is the most biodiverse savanna on Earth, home to around 5% of all known plant and animal species. Despite its global importance and its vital role in South America's water cycle, it has lost more than half of its native vegetation over the past 50 y...