My name is
Andrea Prais
“I alone cannot change the world but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”
- Mother Theresa -
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tAKE THE TIME, INFORM YOURSELF, pONDER THE ISSUES, aND WHEN YOU ARE READY, START A CONVERSATION.
Your support, whether small or large, ignites a global wave of compassion and kindness. Let’s create ripples of positive change together!
SUPPORT MY RUNSharing dreams invites us to connect, inspire, and weave threads of compassion that transcend our mortal boundaries.
SHARE YOUR DREAMI'm Andrea and I find inspiration in people
Hello, I’m Andrea, and I find inspiration in people - their stories, dreams, and ideas. Meeting diverse individuals has been a cornerstone of my life, expanding my understanding and enriching my worldview. Fueled by love and compassion, the energy I possess allows me to connect with a wide range of people. Yet, at times, this energy can be overwhelming. Over the years, I’ve learned to channel it more effectively, aligning it with my passions.
Life, to me, is a perpetual school. I remain a perpetual student, driven by compassion, curiosity, and consistency. There is much I don’t know, and I embrace that. Mistakes and failures are integral to the journey - they shape us, teach us, and propel us forward. Every day, I strive to do my best, recognizing that sometimes we all have our off days.
My vision extends beyond personal growth. I aspire to create a society that cares for its most vulnerable members with unwavering dignity and respect. We all experience vulnerability; I have, and I’m sure you have too. It’s a shared thread that binds us. Let’s ensure we each contribute to a more compassionate, understanding, and forward-moving world.
The Ripple Effect of Human Connections (my life philosophy)
I believe that every interaction with another person, whether brief or profound, verbal or nonverbal, shapes us, transforms us, and broadens our perspective.
My life philosophy resonates deeply with the interconnectedness of human experiences. Indeed, every interaction we have - whether fleeting or enduring - creates ripples that extend far beyond the immediate moment. These ripples touch not only our own lives but also those of others, weaving a complex tapestry of shared existence.
Consider the following reflections on the ripple effect of human connections:
Small Gestures Matter
- A smile exchanged with a stranger can brighten their day.
- Holding the door open for someone can create a sense of gratitude.
- A kind word can provide solace to a troubled heart.
Unseen Ripples
- Sometimes, the most profound impacts occur silently, beneath the surface.
- A mentor’s guidance may shape a career trajectory.
- A chance encounter might lead to a lifelong friendship.
Collective Consciousness
- Our thoughts, emotions, and intentions reverberate through the collective consciousness.
- Acts of compassion, empathy, and love contribute to a more compassionate world.
- Conversely, negativity and hostility create discord.
The Butterfly Effect
- Like a butterfly flapping its wings, seemingly insignificant actions can set off a chain reaction.
- A decision to volunteer, donate, or lend a helping hand can inspire others to do the same.
- These cumulative efforts create waves of positive change.
Shared Stories
- When we share our experiences, we invite others into our world.
- Stories connect us across time, space, and culture.
- They foster understanding, empathy, and a sense of common humanity.
Legacy and Continuity
- Our interactions shape our legacy.
- The wisdom we pass on, the memories we create, and the love we share endure beyond our lifetime.
- Each connection contributes to the ongoing narrative of humanity.
For me, even the briefest encounters - whether with a neighbor, a waitress, or a passerby - have the potential to leave lasting impressions. As we navigate life’s currents, let us be mindful of the ripples we create and the impact we have on others.
A Unique Journey
I am a mosaic of existence - a human, global citizen, and woman. My life unfolds across various chapters: as a nurse, I’ve held hands during vulnerable moments; as a mechanic, I’ve tinkered with engines, unraveling their mysteries; and as a waitress, I’ve served stories alongside meals.
As a world traveler, cook, and gardener - I’ve sown seeds in foreign soil, both literal and metaphorical. Curiosity is my compass, guiding me through uncharted territories. As a care giver, I’ve cradled hearts, and as a care receiver, I’ve learned humility. I am a daughter, a sister, and a friend - a constellation of connections that map my universe.
The rhythm of my days echoes in my footsteps: as a walker, hiker, and runner. Each stride carries dreams - the ones that stretch across continents and the ones that tiptoe through quiet mornings. Without dreams, for me, life would be a desolate canvas, devoid of purpose. But with dreams, it becomes a vibrant tapestry, woven with threads of hope, resilience, and possibility.
Gratitude: Honoring Those Who Illuminate My Path
As I continue my journey, I am filled with immense gratitude for the people who have touched my life. Their presence, wisdom, and kindness have shaped my perspective and fueled my passion for creating positive change. Here are some of the remarkable souls who have inspired me along the way:
Omi, Tante Rosi, Mami, Papi, Lilian, Oldhouse, Andy, Pia, Silvia, Peter, Heidi, Tante Fanny, Nini, Rene, Adele, Patrick, Oli, Melanie, Nicola, Opa, Sophie, Tante Hilde, Stefan, Barbara, Bettina, Herwig, Heimo, Sonja, Nadia, Günther, Sabine, Helga, Franz, Silvia, Michaela, Karl-Heinz, Heinz, Isabell, Minchen, Leoni, Margrit, Hanspi, Sandra, Jürg, Yanis, Enya, Barbara, Toni, Patrick, Ruth, Rita, Urs, Döme, Yanik, Kim, Maria, Alex, Bine, Mike, Mina, Mayla, Melissa, Martina, Laura, Chris, Margit, Martin, Carola, Röbi, Margit, Elmar, Sepp, Hedy, Eva, Waldi, Oscar, Brigitte, Lisa, Gio, Remo, Rene, Heinz, Didi, Rico, Böfe, Markus, Doris, Marcel, Claudia, Marlies, Betty, Ferdy, Annemaria, Remo, Diana, Mario, Markus, Alina, Loris, Valeria, Christina, Fränzi, Otmi, Andrea, Stefan, Thomas, Dani, Claudia, Michelle, Marco, Janine, Yvonne, Gödel, Fabian, Sabrina, Kaja, Heidi, Martin, Sabine, Michael, Rene, Vera, Rolli, Andrea, Jan, Burkhart, Rosmarie, Jessica, Regina, Mo, Fabian, Michelle, Simi, Yvi, Ursula, Roman, Kurt, Flavio, Rosmarie, Enrico, Dario, Sandro, Claudia, Nicole, Regula, Karin, Sabrina, Alex, Roman, Felix, Angelo, Stefan, Suzi, Vanessa, Jakob, Jonas, Sabrina, Jasmin, Simon, Chrigel, Anuschka, Nadjeschda, Katjenka, Fränzi, Anita,
Frau Weber, Frau Haas, Herr Widmer, Frau Ziegler, Frau Pfeiffer, Herr Herren, Herr Baummann, Erich, Käser, Mösi, Keller, Vögeli, Wipf, Bickel, Muri, Stössel, Oli, Töme, Richi, Fabian, Beni, Sager, Meier, Luki, Magdalena, Florian, Andy, Remo, Eric, Max, Mutti, Haki, Kontos, Toni, Rahel, Khalid, Koder, Karen, Oscar, Grit, Debby, Ayumi, Nerea, Altea, Jerry, Evonne, Eloise, Heidi, Amanda, Mac, Greg, Kathy, May, Dr. Willy, Cameron, Shannon, Janet, Brian, Elliott, Mindy, Cindy, Noelle, Geof, Sherry, Dr. Leigh, Brooke, Bill, Alison, Muir, James, Ambros, Marla, Sue, Dr. David, Terra, Benjamin, Connor, Tiersa, Donna, Donna, Karen, Lina, Dr. Bruce, Nina, Ari, Claire, Roberta, Jon, Cheng Feng, James, Kizzi, Nobu, Abe, Amanda, Lindsay, Asheri, Belen, Joe, Kwin, Lenana, Lisa, Mix, Aia, Ayo, Claire, Eric, Hueda, Melike, Rosemary, Sadia, Sara, Seela, Sharon, Shatgul, Tahira, Yina, Yves, Man, Aigerim, Anjani, Biraj, Chau, Li Li, Goen, Sadia, Jirashaya, Min, Liyuan, Lisa, Momo, Tak, Mika, Awab, Gokhan, Idil, Cameet, Ahmed, Libasse, Lindy, Emmanuel, Nardos, Stephen, Lenena, Jelle, Joseph, Stefan, Stephane, Nicolle, Paolo, Marcela, Iago, Tahira, Carolina, Eric, Clarissa, Priscilla, Bernice, Maria, Afiwa, Najla, Professor Wooten, Mitterman, Carpenter, Hindery, Braun, Weiss, Yarris, Jose, Jane, Eva, Neema, Sugam, Jessica, Elisha, Lilian, Dennis, Doreen, Dinah, Dorothy, Dario, Benkent, Godfrey, Betty, Helen, Mary, Esther, Gertrud, Marquess, Emily, Erin, Beverly, Dot, Liman, Austin, Victoria, Christina, Katinka, Michelle, Alexandra, Manuela, Maneesha, Levin, Jiz, Susann, Aline, Theresa, Sabine, Leila, Gulzhanat, Chnachon, Selina, Meret, Theresa, Resikka, Carmen, Denise, Alex, Rahel, Alberdina, Franziska, Laura, Carolina, Diana, Flo, Ilir, Frodo, Scout, Rajiv, Bean, Mimosa, AJ, Hocus Pocus, Shannon, Johan, Kevin, Dominic, Daichi, Stefan, Nick, 2Beers, Rose, Panda, Jungle Jane, Backsplash, Popcorn, Matcha, Brad, Mark, Gen, Ibu, Nicole, old broads, Paperboat, Piper, Storytime, Amelia Earhart, M & M, Crypto, Jeopardy, Rollercoaster, Pepperjack, Compass, Gadget, Halfpint, Arrow, Carb, Myr, Thomas, Tiptoe, Lutzi, Irish, Pristine, Sonic, Rolldog, Verna, Henna, Panther, Beesly, Alia, R&R, Wren, Makenna, Ramsey, Ranger Shawn, Raspberry, Raven, Gold Star, Double Zero, I’m done, Feng Shui, Race, Went, Sonic, Problem Bear, One Step, Smurf, Dog Treat, Two Shoes, Two Shoes, Freyja, Michael, Brad, Dulce, Lili, Helen, Bill, Doreen, Karthik, Lexie, Debby, Gerry, Anna, Jessie, Gabe, Linda, Mylene, Sima, Sinead, Tamy, Mike, Mat, Twain, Tracy, Sherry, Doug, Bradley, Tamy, Linda, Mike, Orlando, Camille, Arun, Shafiq, Regine, Millie, Nadia, Christine, Tom, Noemi, Ines, Rosita, Aresu, Laura, Seb, Sarah, Debbie, Kristen, Kristy, Kerry, Carolyn, Thomas, Jack, Moses, Gladys, Julie, Raphaela, Arlinda, Madlen, Vesna, Jadranka, Corinne, Zsuzsanna, Andrea, Silvia, Isabel, Isabella, Nadin, Manuela, Amin, Sabine, Fahredin, Jael, Clea, Angelina, Seda, Nadine, Ruth, Ilja, Debby, Ariola, Igi, Zoe, Karin, Enrico, Doris, Raimunda, Claudia, Samira, Antje, Bernadette, Heidi, Svjetlana, David, Danielle, Keith, Malcom, Rosie, Lassaad, Silvia, Shawn, Sue, Markus, Süreyya, Sibel, Chris, Stu, Hayden, Hannah, Andy, Hari, Kumari, Alan, Mitch, Andy, Diksha, Remi, Chengcheng, Alison, Moira, Ines, Steven, Martin, Lester, Johnnie, Anna, Jen and all the people I have met but didn't list here, or never met, or only met briefly, or who died before I was born but who left a lasting impression on me.