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Tobias Schlegl Embraces Minimalism After Jakobsweg Pilgrimage

The moderator and paramedic reflects on his 40-day journey with his mother, declutters his life, and publishes a book inspired by the experience.

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Overview

  • Tobias Schlegl completed a transformative 40-day, 700-kilometer pilgrimage on the Jakobsweg with his mother, prompting a reassessment of his lifestyle.
  • Upon returning home, Schlegl began decluttering his possessions, starting with the symbolic act of discarding his VHS videorecorder.
  • He acknowledged that, despite his efforts, he still owns more items than he deems necessary, highlighting the ongoing nature of his minimalist journey.
  • Schlegl channeled his reflections from the pilgrimage into a book titled 'Leichtes Herz und schwere Beine,' published in early April by Piper-Verlag.
  • The journey and subsequent lifestyle changes underscore broader themes of simplicity, personal growth, and the influence of family connections.