Each year, the Rauhnächte mark the end and the new beginning of the year. This year as well, you are invited to perceive within yourself the special energetic quality of this unique time and to recognise the messages it contains. There are twelve Rauhnächte in total. They begin on 25 December and end on 6 January. The twelve result from the last six nights of the old year and the first six nights of the new year. Everything that comes to you during these days — and especially

Complaining is not a helpful trait. Yet many people believe that by using the method of complaining, they can gain certain advantages. In our society, there is often a certain understanding towards those who complain, as many still believe that the world is fundamentally unfair. However, if we lead a spiritual life, we cannot share this view. THE ROOT CAUSE OF COMPLAINING We must ask ourselves whether we become impatient and start grumbling when we are stuck in traffic or wai