Europe has been in the grip of an intense heatwave over the past few weeks. Day after day, temperature records were broken, and the news seemed to be filled with just that. On the day of our Summer Hike, Switzerland recorded its hottest June temperature ever. I must admit, I wasn't entirely sure whether we should go ahead or not. Heat warnings had been issued across much of Europe, advising people to stay indoors and avoid strenuous activity. I found myself wondering whe

The first Story Circle felt like a confirmation of why Analog Connection exists. Sitting in a circle On a clear summer evening in Zurich — with church bells ringing nearby, a breeze moving through the windows of a historic room, and strangers gathered around a table — something simple but meaningful unfolded. Although each participant came from different backgrounds, generations, and life paths, I was struck by how many emotional threads we shared beneath the surface. Differe