Eros, the cunning god, rekindles a passion for discourse. He grows stronger where others despair. But what truly makes one resilient?
Resilience is a strength to handle difficult situations, to stand up to burdens and affronts. But who knows the secrets to not going under in stormy times? Artists possess a certain sensitivity, a sense of purpose, and a spirit of resistance. With the power of imagination, creativity, and the ability to live with uncertainty, they drive the future forward.
So what enables some to emerge from crises looking ahead unscathed, while others are thrown off course? Christina Berndt, the award-winning biologist and science journalist, has explored the causes from many perspectives and written a bestseller on the topic. The bestselling author spoke about the new edition of her book, Resilience: The Secret of Mental Toughness. What Makes Us Strong Against Stress, Depression, and Burnout, at the event “Eros of the Summer Retreat, Resilience: Strength Even Against Headwinds” at Seeschloss Ort on Lake Traunsee.
Looking Back at 2023
Eros is a cunning god. According to ancient myth, he relentlessly pursues beauty. Margaret Stonborough was captivated by this as well. On the Toscana peninsula, she transformed the former temple of Archduke Johann Salvator into a magnificent villa, reshaping it according to her desires and vision.
In an unconventional style, she curated works from diverse artistic genres, reflecting her multifaceted personality and life. The exhibition presents her diaries, letters, memories shared by her grandson Pierre Stonborough, and numerous interviews along the storyline.
Much of Margaret Stonborough’s life and work faded into obscurity. Now, we are rediscovering it. Some of her achievements may have gone unnoticed due to a lack of appreciation. Yet true appreciation can work wonders. “It activates our brain’s reward center and calms our fear center. In no time, creativity, motivation, and social connectivity flourish,” writes bestselling author Reinhard Haller. Will Eros, with this ability, also reach his goal?
As part of the “Eros der Sommerfrische” project, a podcast series was produced by Elisabeth J. Nöstlinger (wissensART):
- „Die letzte Glut“: Der Maler Eduard Angeli
- Eros der Sommerfrische: Resilienz, Stärke auch bei Gegenwind
- Eros of the summer resort in the lake castle Orth at the Traunsee about Margaret Stonborough-Wittgenstein
- Eros of the summer resort in the mirror of the memory
- Eros of the summer resort about Margaret Stonborough and the pictures of Peter Baldinger
- Eros of the summer retreat: Hubert Scheibl, Wolfgang Welsch and Reinhard Haller
- Secrets of letters, revealed by Pierre Stonborough, Ilse Somavilla and Karin Bergmann
- The Villa Toscana: From Temple to Castle
More Information: https://wissensart.at
