Cristy Žmahar je najprodavanija autorica u Sloveniji, duhovna učiteljica i motivatorica, osoba koja voli bajke i životinje, osoba koja voli pomagati drugima i ostvarivati svoje snove. Upoznajmo ju.
I saw this wonderful, energetic woman on stage, for the first time this year. Such emotion, such energy, above all, such love for her work. As soon as you see her, you feel that she really lives her fairy tale. A fairy tale through the job she loves.
Cristy Žmahar is a best-selling author in Slovenia, a spiritual teacher and a motivator, a person who loves fairy tales and animals, a person who loves to help others and who makes dreams come true. Let's meet her.
1. Christy, neki ljudi te zovu inspirativnim piscem jer si najprodavaniji autor duhovnih knjiga i knjiga utemeljenih na stvarnom životu u Sloveniji. Što te je na početku natjeralo da pišeš?
1. Cristy, some people consider you an inspiring author because you are a best-selling author of spiritual books and books based on real life in Slovenia. What was it in the beginning that made you write?
"Prije svega hvala na ljubaznim riječima. Stvarno cijenim sve "titule" koji su došli zajedno s mojim radom. Ali da sada odgovorim na pitanje - bila je to moja bol. Moje osobne borbe natjerale su me da pišem. Stvarno nisam znala kako bih sebi pomogla. Bilo sam tako ljuta. Tako depresivna. Tako duboko, duboko tužna većinu mog života. Vika nije pomogla, izgubila sam gotovo svakoga do koga mi je bilo stalo. Čak i dvostruki pokušaj samoubojstva nije pomogao. Očito ni u tome nisam bila dobra. :) Onda sam naišla na meditaciju i pisanje. Zapravo me meditacija natjerala da počnem pisati. A ova nevjerojatna kombinacija u osnovi mi je spasila život. Nisam mogla biti sretnija zbog toga. Nikad nisam znala da bi pisanje moglo biti tako moćno oruđe."
"First of all thank you for your kind words. I really do appreciate all the “titles” that came along with my work. But to answer your question now - it was my pain. My own personal struggles made me write in the first place. I really didn’t know how to help myself otherwise. I was so angry. So depressed. So deeply, deeply sad most of my life. Yelling didn’t help, it just made me lose almost everyone I ever cared about. Hurting myself with trying to commit suicide twice didn’t help either. Obviously, I wasn’t good at that either. :) Then I found meditation and writing. Actually, meditation pushed me to start writing. And this amazing combination basically saved my life. I couldn’t be happier about that. I never knew writing could be such a powerful tool."
"First of all thank you for your kind words. I really do appreciate all the “titles” that came along with my work. But to answer your question now - it was my pain. My own personal struggles made me write in the first place. I really didn’t know how to help myself otherwise. I was so angry. So depressed. So deeply, deeply sad most of my life. Yelling didn’t help, it just made me lose almost everyone I ever cared about. Hurting myself with trying to commit suicide twice didn’t help either. Obviously, I wasn’t good at that either. :) Then I found meditation and writing. Actually, meditation pushed me to start writing. And this amazing combination basically saved my life. I couldn’t be happier about that. I never knew writing could be such a powerful tool."
2. Your first book »Heaven Heals«, wasn't meant to be a book, but letters to your mom. How did the writing heal you and what do you think was the main reason for the popularity of the book?
"Da, ta nevjerojatna knjiga. I rasprodana toliko puta. Sve je počelo s pismima mojoj mami koja je umrla od raka. Bila je samohrana majka, bez podrške mog oca. Nemam braće i sestara, pa je ona u biti jedini bliski član obitelji kojeg sam imala. O da, i pas. Ne zaboravimo na psa. Ali ipak, mama je mama. Naš odnos je bio vrlo blizak i kad je umrla ... cijeli moj svijet se srušio. Ono što mi je najviše nedostajalo su naši dugi razgovori. O Bože, mogle smo razgovarati satima. Sve sam joj govorila. Bila mi je najbolja prijateljica na cijelom svijetu. I što se događa kad takva osoba umre? Osjećaš se izgubljeno, život odjednom nema smisla. Samo sam htjela umrijeti. Samo sam htjela razgovarati s njom. Tako mi je glas u glavi rekao da joj napišem pismo. Možda bih se tako bolje osjećala. Priznajem, na prvu je to bila čudna ideja. Ali svejedno sam to učinila. Počela sam zacjeljivati. Osjetila sam njezinu prisutnost i nisam imala ništa protiv da me ljudi nazivaju "ludom". I dalje mi ne smeta. Sada sa sigurnošću znam da postoji život nakon ovoga koji sada znamo. Jer svako pojedinačno pismo je dobilo odgovor, vjerujte ili ne. I to na vrlo poseban način, čak ni moj um to nije mogao poreći. I to je razlog zašto su ta pisma (kasnije pretvorena u knjigu) postala toliko popularna. Zato što smo emocionalna bića. Svi smo izgubili nekoga. I svi se želimo izliječiti. I svi želimo znati - da ljubav nikada ne umire i da je ljubav most između neba i Zemlje."
"Yes, that amazing book. And sold out so many times. It all started with letters to my mom, who died of cancer. She was a single mother, with no support from my father. I have no brothers and sisters, so she was basically the only close family member I got. O yes, and the dog. Let’s not forget about the dog. But still, mom is a mom. Our relationship was very close and when she died... my whole world collapsed. What I missed most were our long talks. O boy, we could talk for hours. I told her everything. She was my best friend in the whole wide world. And what happens, when a person like that dies? You feel lost, life has suddenly no meaning. I just wanted to die. I just wanted to talk to her. So a little voice in my head was telling me to write her a letter. Maybe that’s how I would feel better. First, it was a strange idea, I admit. But I did it anyway. I started to heal. I felt her presence and I didn’t mind that people called me “crazy”. I still don’t mind. I now know for sure there is life after the one we know now. Because every single letter got an answer, believe it or not. In a most special way, that even my mind couldn’t deny. And that is the reason why those letters (later transformed into a book), became so popular. Because we are emotional beings. We have all lost someone. And we all want to heal. And we all want to know - that love never dies and that love is a bridge between heaven and Earth."
"Yes, that amazing book. And sold out so many times. It all started with letters to my mom, who died of cancer. She was a single mother, with no support from my father. I have no brothers and sisters, so she was basically the only close family member I got. O yes, and the dog. Let’s not forget about the dog. But still, mom is a mom. Our relationship was very close and when she died... my whole world collapsed. What I missed most were our long talks. O boy, we could talk for hours. I told her everything. She was my best friend in the whole wide world. And what happens, when a person like that dies? You feel lost, life has suddenly no meaning. I just wanted to die. I just wanted to talk to her. So a little voice in my head was telling me to write her a letter. Maybe that’s how I would feel better. First, it was a strange idea, I admit. But I did it anyway. I started to heal. I felt her presence and I didn’t mind that people called me “crazy”. I still don’t mind. I now know for sure there is life after the one we know now. Because every single letter got an answer, believe it or not. In a most special way, that even my mind couldn’t deny. And that is the reason why those letters (later transformed into a book), became so popular. Because we are emotional beings. We have all lost someone. And we all want to heal. And we all want to know - that love never dies and that love is a bridge between heaven and Earth."
3. Organizatorica si najvećih književnih događanja u Sloveniji, koja su toliko jedinstvena da ih prate i emitiraju različiti mediji. Reci nam više o tome?
3. You are the organizer of the largest literary events in Slovenia, which are so unique that they are followed and broadcasted by many different media. Tell us more about it?
"Doista je tako i ponosna sam na to. Kada sam se počela baviti svojom životnom svrhom kao autor i duhovni učitelj htjela sam imati svoj “energetski” potpis s kojim ću nastojati pomoći svima u nevolji, tuzi i tako dalje. Prilično sam smiješna i vrckava osoba, a mnogi su mi rekli da kao duhovni učitelj moram biti “ozbiljna” i odgovorna. Odgovorna da, ali ozbiljna? Ne, to ne mogu :) Ja sam veliki Disney fan. Volim sve što je "bajkovito". Obožavam bajke i magiju. Moj omiljeni citat su riječi Zvončice Petru Panu: "Sve što trebate je vjera i povjerenje i malo vilinske prašine." Odlučila sam spojiti "ozbiljnu" duhovnost s tom magičnom iskrom. I uspjela sam. Moja, naša događanja su uvijek šarena, s uključenom pozitivnom glazbom i plesom, volim nositi “vilinsku” odjeću i tako dalje. Kada je mnoštvo ljudi reagiralo na to, znala sam - svi mi želimo vjerovati u takvu vrstu magije. To čini svijet boljim mjestom."
"Indeed and proud of it. When I started doing my life purpose as an author and spiritual teacher I wanted to have my own “energetic” signature to how I will try to help all in need, grief and so on. I am quite a funny and bubbling person and a lot of people told me that as a spiritual teacher I need to be “serious” and responsible. Responsible yes, but serious? No can do. :) I am a huge Disney fan. I love everything that is “fairy-like”. I adore fairytales and magic. My favorite quote is from Tinkerbell, who in Peter Pan said: “All you need is faith and trust and a little bit of pixie dust.” I was determined to combine “serious” spirituality with that magic sparkle. And I did that. My, our events are always colorful, with positive music and dancing involved, I like wearing “fairy-like” clothes and so on. When so many people responded to that I knew - we all want to believe in that kind of magic. It makes the world a better place."
"Indeed and proud of it. When I started doing my life purpose as an author and spiritual teacher I wanted to have my own “energetic” signature to how I will try to help all in need, grief and so on. I am quite a funny and bubbling person and a lot of people told me that as a spiritual teacher I need to be “serious” and responsible. Responsible yes, but serious? No can do. :) I am a huge Disney fan. I love everything that is “fairy-like”. I adore fairytales and magic. My favorite quote is from Tinkerbell, who in Peter Pan said: “All you need is faith and trust and a little bit of pixie dust.” I was determined to combine “serious” spirituality with that magic sparkle. And I did that. My, our events are always colorful, with positive music and dancing involved, I like wearing “fairy-like” clothes and so on. When so many people responded to that I knew - we all want to believe in that kind of magic. It makes the world a better place."
Koliko je vremena bilo potrebno da se organizira takav događaj, tko je došao na ideju i kako je bilo raditi s timom Jaya Shettyja?
4. Through Potovanje duse, which you founded, Michael and you are organizing numerous classes and educations. The last, big seminar was with „the one and only“ Jay Shetty. You brought him to Slovenia, thank you so much, it was a great event.
How long did it take to organize such an event, who came up with the idea and how was it to work with the Jay Shetty team?
"Thank you so much, that was truly a unique experience. I was following him on social media and I really liked his combination of old, zen and new, modern inspiration. A monk who got viral? O, yes! It is like me, just that I combined spirituality and fairytales. I adore those combinations, that on the first hand look impossible, only to find out that they turn out beautifully. So I never doubted I wanted us to host him in Slovenia. It was not easy though. Jay was not touring at the time, but somehow I and his right-hand assistant became such good friends, that Jay decided to do the seminar after all. He was so happy we did it. We connected immediately and are staying in touch. Memories of this seminar will stay alive for a long, long time. After we signed the contract, it took almost a year of hard work to pull something like this off. You know, it is about little things, that maybe most of the people didn’t even notice at the seminar, but required long hours of work - lets say... let's find a video background that most fits Jay’s beautiful eyes... or let’s give people in the audience gifts like notebooks, because we are sure they will like to write down those amazing teachings. And of course, let’s represent Jay as he deserves. But it was not only us - it was around 100 people working on the project - camera crew, tech crew, staff, media planners, people like you, that we “met” online, but supported us so profoundly and so on. I hope they, you, do realize how grateful we are for every single one of you. This is our story. Not just mine and Michael’s. It is our story."
5. The last but not the least question is, what is coming next? Share with us your upcoming plans in 2019/20.
"Bit će to radna godina, to je sigurno. Michael samostalno radi neke veće seminare, poput "Kraljice budućnosti" i "Financijske dimenzije", a ta dva će se također održati u drugim zemljama. Lansiramo novu, obnovljenu web stranicu potovanjeduse.si, online seminare, upravo sam pokrenula meditacijsku stranicu meditacija.si, koja će također biti lansirana 2020. godine na engleskom jeziku, objavljujemo dvije nove knjige ... i naravno ...da ne zaboravimo još jednog nevjerojatnog čovjeka koji će biti naš gost u Sloveniji u sklopu “Love seminara” 19. travnja 2020. u Ljubljani. To je Matthew Hussey. Ne mogu dočekati. On je istinski nadahnjujuća osoba. Ljubav i odnosi su uvijek zanimljive teme. Naša službena najava njegova dolaska bit će 10. listopada. Svi ste dobrodošli <3"
"It will be a busy year, that’s for sure. Michael is doing some bigger seminars on his own, like Queen of the future and Financial dimension, and those two will also be held in other countries, we are launching a new, renewed website potovanjeduse.si, online seminars. I just launched meditation website meditacija.si, which will also launch in 2020 in English, we are publishing two new books, and of course, let’s not forget another amazing man, who will be our guest in Slovenia with “LOVE SEMINAR” on the 19th of April 2020 in Ljubljana. That is Matthew Hussey. I cannot wait. He is truly an inspiring person. And love and relationships are always interesting topics. Our official announcement of his arrival will be on the 10th of October. We welcome you all. <3 "
"It will be a busy year, that’s for sure. Michael is doing some bigger seminars on his own, like Queen of the future and Financial dimension, and those two will also be held in other countries, we are launching a new, renewed website potovanjeduse.si, online seminars. I just launched meditation website meditacija.si, which will also launch in 2020 in English, we are publishing two new books, and of course, let’s not forget another amazing man, who will be our guest in Slovenia with “LOVE SEMINAR” on the 19th of April 2020 in Ljubljana. That is Matthew Hussey. I cannot wait. He is truly an inspiring person. And love and relationships are always interesting topics. Our official announcement of his arrival will be on the 10th of October. We welcome you all. <3 "
Zahvaljujem Christy što nam svojom vjerom u sebe, svojom autentičnošću pokazuje da se bajke zaista mogu ostvariti. Bajke poput nastupa u predivnim Disney haljinama 😀
Svi vi koji želite i dalje pratiti rad "Putovanje duše" i Cristy, slobodno ih popratite na sljedećim mjestima: Web "Potovanje duše", Web "CristyZmahar", Facebook "Duhovni atelje Potovanje duše" ili Instagram "CristyZmahar".
I thank Christy, who through her faith in herself, with her authenticity, shows that fairy tales really can come true. Fairtales like a show in a beautiful Disney dress 😀
All you who want to keep track of the work of "Potovanje duse" and Cristy, are free to accompany them at the following places: Web "Potovanje duše", Web "CristyZmahar", Facebook "Duhovni atelje Potovanje duše" ili Instagram "CristyZmahar".
Svi vi koji želite i dalje pratiti rad "Putovanje duše" i Cristy, slobodno ih popratite na sljedećim mjestima: Web "Potovanje duše", Web "CristyZmahar", Facebook "Duhovni atelje Potovanje duše" ili Instagram "CristyZmahar".
I thank Christy, who through her faith in herself, with her authenticity, shows that fairy tales really can come true. Fairtales like a show in a beautiful Disney dress 😀
All you who want to keep track of the work of "Potovanje duse" and Cristy, are free to accompany them at the following places: Web "Potovanje duše", Web "CristyZmahar", Facebook "Duhovni atelje Potovanje duše" ili Instagram "CristyZmahar".
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