January 31, 2026
Dear readers
January 2026 has come to an end without us even noticing!
At my place we haven’t had a proper winter for several years now.
In my area, we didn’t have very much snowfall, but trains were temporarily canceled because we are no longer prepared for winter. At the moment, everything is covered in beautiful white snow. We had a uniquely beautiful winter wonderland. The branches were all covered with snow, transforming the landscape. Everything was white and looked infinitely pure and clean. This lasted for many days because it was consistently cold. As I learned from the media, there was significantly more snow on the east coast of the USA than here. The temperatures were also significantly cold. I only know this from previous years, when we often had winters that were -25 °C (-13°F) or even much colder on some days. High ice floes piled up on the banks of the Elbe River, forming a very special landscape.
To my great sadness, I am currently unable to ride my hand bike and wheelchair to training. I am forced to stay at home and do my paperwork there. This is also very good, but training is incredibly important to me. It keeps me strong so that I can go about my daily life. To prevent myself from becoming completely weak during this time, I have placed my dumbbells along my path, which I pick up again and again to do exercises. I have also written about the importance of training in the book Forward—Giving Up Is Not an Option. I quote from it:
“From my own experience and my observations at the Diana Clinic, I know that regular training is important for everyone. Maintaining a good level of fitness through regular exercise is not difficult. Strengthening weak muscles is easily possible with a little good will. Once muscles have degenerated due to inertia or illness, it is really hard to get them back. This requires a strong will and good discipline.
Everything is possible! I can confirm from my own experience that regular exercise and patience are essential.”
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Apart from that, I am working on my second book, which I have to revise again for the publisher. It is scheduled to be published at the end of the year. After that, I will start working on the English translation right away so that it will also be available 2027 in the United States.
I hope everyone gets through the winter well and that we can look forward to the coming spring. The days are getting longer and brighter again, and so spring is getting closer and closer.
Warm regards
and stay healthy and happy!
Eugen
A reminder of winter!
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Posted: January 31, 2026 by Eugen Ehrenberg
January 31, 2026
Dear readers
January 2026 has come to an end without us even noticing!
At my place we haven’t had a proper winter for several years now.
In my area, we didn’t have very much snowfall, but trains were temporarily canceled because we are no longer prepared for winter. At the moment, everything is covered in beautiful white snow. We had a uniquely beautiful winter wonderland. The branches were all covered with snow, transforming the landscape. Everything was white and looked infinitely pure and clean. This lasted for many days because it was consistently cold. As I learned from the media, there was significantly more snow on the east coast of the USA than here. The temperatures were also significantly cold. I only know this from previous years, when we often had winters that were -25 °C (-13°F) or even much colder on some days. High ice floes piled up on the banks of the Elbe River, forming a very special landscape.
To my great sadness, I am currently unable to ride my hand bike and wheelchair to training. I am forced to stay at home and do my paperwork there. This is also very good, but training is incredibly important to me. It keeps me strong so that I can go about my daily life. To prevent myself from becoming completely weak during this time, I have placed my dumbbells along my path, which I pick up again and again to do exercises. I have also written about the importance of training in the book Forward—Giving Up Is Not an Option. I quote from it:
“From my own experience and my observations at the Diana Clinic, I know that regular training is important for everyone. Maintaining a good level of fitness through regular exercise is not difficult. Strengthening weak muscles is easily possible with a little good will. Once muscles have degenerated due to inertia or illness, it is really hard to get them back. This requires a strong will and good discipline.
Everything is possible! I can confirm from my own experience that regular exercise and patience are essential.”
Page 217
Apart from that, I am working on my second book, which I have to revise again for the publisher. It is scheduled to be published at the end of the year. After that, I will start working on the English translation right away so that it will also be available 2027 in the United States.
I hope everyone gets through the winter well and that we can look forward to the coming spring. The days are getting longer and brighter again, and so spring is getting closer and closer.
Warm regards
and stay healthy and happy!
Eugen
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