{"id":78673,"date":"2026-01-01T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T03:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kulturaktiv.org\/?p=78673"},"modified":"2026-02-03T17:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:58:13","slug":"im-listening-a-year-in-silence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kulturaktiv.org\/en\/im-listening-a-year-in-silence\/","title":{"rendered":"I’m listening \u2013 a year in silence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Artist Daniel Beerstecher is spending a year hiking silently through Germany, devoting himself entirely to the power of listening. Through this radical performance, he invites people along his path to experience firsthand the transformative effect of silence and deep, attentive listening. The hike becomes his mobile studio, where encounters take place that create genuine connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essence of the performance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In direct encounters, Daniel Beerstecher explores whether intensive listening and genuine interest in the other person can open up spaces in which profound, authentic stories emerge. Silence becomes an art form\u2014a form of presence that works beyond words. His experiences as a performer and mindfulness teacher show that deep connections can only be formed through full attention. That is why \u201ccontemplative dyads\u201d \u2013 meditative one-on-one conversations \u2013 and conscious hiking together play a central role. Silence creates inner stillness; when external words are absent, thoughts calm down and space is created for free, honest development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meaning in our time<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In a world full of polarization, self-promotion, and attention-driven dynamics, where anger and interruptions dominate, this project highlights the quiet virtue of listening. Genuine listening is the greatest gift we can give each other\u2014a space of undivided attention where what is hidden in the noise of everyday life becomes visible. Encountering the silent one says more than many words and invites genuine peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further information on the schedule, stations, and booking can also be found at ich-hoere-zu.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Become part of this extraordinary project.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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