“Schweizermacherin” by annabelle

On the occasion of the Swiss women’s magazine annabelle’s 80th anniversary, 80 women were selected and awarded for their contributions under the title “Schweizermacherin”. This translates to Swiss maker/doer, or the ones creating Switzerland.

Nora Wilhelm wrote an article for the magazine which you can read in German here and in English here.

“Run for the train or ponder life? Executive director Nora Wilhelm is sure: If we stopped and took a pause to think, the world would look different. 

In quick steps, I cross the hall of the crowded Bern train station. I have to dodge several passers-by, call out "Excuse me," hurry down the aisle, up the stairs, and jump onto the train just as the whistle blows. Whew, barely made it! Swiss punctuality is not to be trifled with. If for once I don't sprint onto the train, but walk leisurely to the platform, others run past me. At some point, as others dash by, you may ask yourself: Where are we running to? Collectively, we are running towards the end of our civilization. […]”