When I arrived at Rheinau in August, I noticed how tired I was. I had already been tired for many months in England because of my work situation. But now, it became more conscious to me. In the first room, it was easy for me to focus on the point on the computer, but towards the end, I felt more agitated, disturbed and even a little aggressive or angry. It wasn’t restful in any way but rather more restless. What impressed me when coming out of the second room was how relaxed and peaceful I felt and how my tiredness had been swept aside. I was laughing inwardly to myself because I felt so comfortable with a real sense of well-being. I was so surprised at how good I felt. Was it truly possible that the room could have this effect? It was like having been with a healer or having taken a small vacation.

As soon as August arrived in Rheinau, it became clear to me just how exhausted from work-related stressors back home in England; however now aware what impact these factors were having upon both body & mind alike! The initial space provided an opportunity where focusing proved relatively simple – yet ultimately left feeling increasingly unsettled due primarily towards feelings associated anger/aggression (amongst others). Conversely though – upon exiting Room 2 – suddenly experienced overwhelming sensations characterized predominantly by relaxation/peacefulness; subsequently resulting overall fatigue dissipating almost entirely! Laughing internally at newfound comfort levels achieved (coupled alongside genuine happiness), couldn’t help ponder whether such transformational change genuinely attributed solely down environment alone? Almost akin visiting spiritual healer / embarking short break away… Returning same location over course weekend revealed similar outcomes albeit perhaps not quite pronounced; nevertheless still evoking sense contentment / tranquility throughout duration spent there.