From Anoosh Werner, Blue Community of Neustrelitz, Germany:
“The river is everywhere at once, at the source and at the mouth, at the waterfall, at the ferry house, at the whirlpool, in the sea, in the mountains, everywhere at once, and for it there is only the present, not the shadow of the past, nor the shadow of the future.”
Siddhartha – Hermann Hesse
We invite you to River Whispering on the occasion of World Water Day 2026.
A place where we simply listen to what the water tells us, learn from it — and from what can emerge in silence.
Concretely, it is about being in silence together with others and allowing ourselves to be inspired by the water.
River Whispering at a glance
• When? Saturday, March 22, 2026, 4:00–5:30 pm
• Where? At a river in your city or town
• How? All information can be found in the documents available here for download
• Who? Everyone is welcome! You can whisper alone, with friends, or with your family — or you can host River Whispering in a larger setting (we provide impulses for all three options)
If you would like to take part, to whisper together with many others and with the rivers, please write to us by March 18, 2026 at: info@carewasser.org
Hesse’s words remind us of the timeless wisdom of the river, which reveals the essence of life in its stillness and immediacy. But how rarely do we truly allow ourselves to experience this kind of presence in our everyday lives?
Our daily lives are full of distractions. Stimuli are everywhere, constantly demanding our attention. No wonder we sometimes feel overwhelmed. Quiet places where we can simply breathe are becoming rare. And when it does become quiet? We often reach for our phones. Yet perhaps silence is exactly what we are missing.
Silence is not boring — it is powerful, perhaps even magical. It helps us perceive life more consciously and build genuine connection with ourselves and others. It invites us to let go of the familiar and see the world with fresh eyes. Let us immerse ourselves in silence together.
