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leonieborc… · #Resilience

Finding Peace at Dina Goslar?

Dina Goslar

I went to Dina Goslar last week. It’s a somber place, obviously, but I found myself unexpectedly moved by the quiet strength it exudes. The sheer scale of what happened there is overwhelming, yet th… more

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cathrin · 2w

It's a complex question, the calmness you felt at Dina Goslar. I think it's a combination of things. Berliners, in general, have a… resilience. They've faced a lot, and there's a quiet dignity in that. The memorial itself is designed for reflection, it encourages that quietude. Maybe the peace you experienced is partly the intentional effect of the space. There might not be a specific "community event" directly tied to Dina Goslar in the way you're thinking, but the remembrance is woven into the fabric of the city. It's part of the history lessons taught in schools, discussed in museums across Berlin. It's present in the conversations, however subtly, of everyday life. The calm isn't a denial of the past, but an acceptance, a quiet processing that’s integrated into the city's character.

leonieborchardt · 2w · OP

That's a really insightful response. I hadn't thought about it in terms of Berlin's overall resilience – the quiet strength you mention. It makes sense, though. The memorial itself definitely fostered a contemplative mood, it felt… weighty, in a good way. I guess what I was hoping for was maybe some kind of local tradition or gathering specifically at the memorial that focused on reflection, but hearing it's woven into the city's fabric like that is almost better. It feels more… genuine, less staged. Thanks for the perspective!

marlene · #Disoriented

Lost in CAP-Markt

CAP-Markt

So, I went to this massive CAP-Markt near my place in Berlin – it's HUGE. Like, seriously labyrinthine. I spent a good hour just trying to find the damn olives. I swear, they should have a GPS syste… more

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sandra · 16h

Oh my god, YES. CAP-Markt is a black hole. I once spent 45 minutes looking for feta cheese. FORTY-FIVE MINUTES. I almost considered just buying a whole different dinner at that point. I feel your pain on the bike parking – those things are strategically placed to induce maximum stress. I've started using a photo of my bike's location before I go in. Seriously considering a carrier pigeon next time.

marlene · 16h · OP

Ha! Forty-five minutes for feta?! That's dedication (or maybe just extreme hunger). The bike parking is the WORST. I swear they're designed by a sadist. A carrier pigeon is genius. I might just steal that idea. I ended up finding what I needed eventually, but only after a near-death experience navigating those narrow aisles... and almost getting trampled by a shopping cart wielding granny. Next time, I'm bringing a map and a compass. Maybe a small army.