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Virginie Rusca
Zürich, CH
Project Overview
Every day is an opportunity to say «merci». With your support, I want to create a space for inspiring encounters and social interaction. «treffpunkt merci» should not just be a café, but a home where your needs are taken seriously. Whether you have coeliac disease, are vegan, vegetarian or omnivorous: There will be something delicious for everyone. Become part of my vision and let's make «treffpunkt merci» a reality!
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Reorientation
The words that probably best summarise my everyday life since starting my project are realisation, questioning, personal development, gratitude and finally reorientation.
As it is obviously not (yet?) the right time for me to open a café to spread gratitude, I will try to do this in a different way.
I have made the decision (which is really not easy for me) to put my project on hold for now and complete extensive training as a grief and end-of-life counsellor.
My vision is expanding, and I hope that one day I will be able to offer this kind of support to people who need it, ideally in my café «treffpunkt merci».
Thank you for your support, understanding and patience. If you would like to know more details or stay in touch, please feel free to write to me at this address: virginie@treffpunkt-merci.ch
Gratefully yours,
Virginie
As it is obviously not (yet?) the right time for me to open a café to spread gratitude, I will try to do this in a different way.
I have made the decision (which is really not easy for me) to put my project on hold for now and complete extensive training as a grief and end-of-life counsellor.
My vision is expanding, and I hope that one day I will be able to offer this kind of support to people who need it, ideally in my café «treffpunkt merci».
Thank you for your support, understanding and patience. If you would like to know more details or stay in touch, please feel free to write to me at this address: virginie@treffpunkt-merci.ch
Gratefully yours,
Virginie
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Full and complete trust
Have you also been lucky enough to have difficult situations in your life resolved due to synchronicity or your belief that everything would work out for the better in the end? Or, looking back, did you realise with gratitude what disaster had been avoided because your momentary wishes had not been fulfilled?
This has happened to me very frequently, which has always strengthened my immense trust in life.
Today, the weather has kindly reminded me that I can't fight thick fog. Nevertheless, I can be patient and look forward to the arrival of the sun and blue skies in due time.
Since the birth of my vision in summer 2019, I feel like a caterpillar that has fed itself with ideas and wishes and has grown bigger and bigger as the vision has developed and become more precise.
I don't know whether a caterpillar realises that it will one day become a butterfly and whether it is looking forward to this transformation ... I must admit that this wait often seems endless and unbearable!
Last September, I was convinced that my project was now ready to enter the next phase and evolve under the eyes of others (and not just under the protection of my heart), and I jumped into the unknown.
From October onwards, however, several unforeseen events occurred that made the development of my project increasingly difficult, if not impossible for the time being. My head tried to ignore the signs as best it could. So many people had joined in, were counting on me and following my progress closely! I didn't want to let them down ... so the gap between my dream and reality grew bigger and bigger and became harder and harder to accept.
Today I realised that the last few weeks have been like this morning's dense fog. Or, like the caterpillar's enforced (although necessary!) stay in its chrysalis.
I so wish I could have gone straight to the butterfly stage!!! But the butterfly's struggle to emerge from its chrysalis is essential and helps it release a chemical that strengthens its wings and builds the muscles needed to be able to fly when the time comes.
Until the day my café «treffpunkt merci» opens, I will certainly have the opportunity to discover the hidden gifts and gained benefits of the last few weeks!
The weather this morning has reminded me that I can only benefit from this if I trust and let go completely (again), without trying to influence the course of life with my mind, which would be a hopeless battle anyway. My ego has great difficulty accepting this reality. My heart, on the other hand, seems to know that everything will happen in its own time if it has to happen.
I humbly ask for your patience until things start to move again and my project takes flight, and I thank you with all my heart.
Gratefully yours,
Virginie
This has happened to me very frequently, which has always strengthened my immense trust in life.
Today, the weather has kindly reminded me that I can't fight thick fog. Nevertheless, I can be patient and look forward to the arrival of the sun and blue skies in due time.
Since the birth of my vision in summer 2019, I feel like a caterpillar that has fed itself with ideas and wishes and has grown bigger and bigger as the vision has developed and become more precise.
I don't know whether a caterpillar realises that it will one day become a butterfly and whether it is looking forward to this transformation ... I must admit that this wait often seems endless and unbearable!
Last September, I was convinced that my project was now ready to enter the next phase and evolve under the eyes of others (and not just under the protection of my heart), and I jumped into the unknown.
From October onwards, however, several unforeseen events occurred that made the development of my project increasingly difficult, if not impossible for the time being. My head tried to ignore the signs as best it could. So many people had joined in, were counting on me and following my progress closely! I didn't want to let them down ... so the gap between my dream and reality grew bigger and bigger and became harder and harder to accept.
Today I realised that the last few weeks have been like this morning's dense fog. Or, like the caterpillar's enforced (although necessary!) stay in its chrysalis.
I so wish I could have gone straight to the butterfly stage!!! But the butterfly's struggle to emerge from its chrysalis is essential and helps it release a chemical that strengthens its wings and builds the muscles needed to be able to fly when the time comes.
Until the day my café «treffpunkt merci» opens, I will certainly have the opportunity to discover the hidden gifts and gained benefits of the last few weeks!
The weather this morning has reminded me that I can only benefit from this if I trust and let go completely (again), without trying to influence the course of life with my mind, which would be a hopeless battle anyway. My ego has great difficulty accepting this reality. My heart, on the other hand, seems to know that everything will happen in its own time if it has to happen.
I humbly ask for your patience until things start to move again and my project takes flight, and I thank you with all my heart.
Gratefully yours,
Virginie
Update (out of hibernation)
Do you also find that time flies?
That was definitely my feeling yesterday, 21 January, as I celebrated the 15th anniversary with my boyfriend (four months after «jumping» into this adventure).
I recently met Mirjam (who shares beautiful pictures of nature on her Instagram account @mirjschweizer – including dandelions!). When she asked with interest how my project was progressing, I realized that I have been lacking in updates over the last few weeks. I would like to apologize for that – and make up for it now!
When I look back on the past few weeks, one word comes to mind that summarizes everything perfectly: hibernation! Or in other words: when nothing is happening on the surface, but a lot on the inside.
Following my jump into the unknown at the end of September 2024, after years of dreaming about my project, one thing I realized was that I attach great importance to surrounding myself with experts.
The search for professional, financial and accounting expertise is therefore continuing, but will probably take longer than originally thought.
The meeting with Ada (www.glutenfree-gustoitaliano.ch) was very convivial, the one with Markus (www.jackies.ch) super interesting, and the regular exchange with Angela (the managing director of www.guideceliac.ch) is always exciting, informative and supportive. I am really looking forward to a possible collaboration!
The cool socks have arrived, and many have already been distributed. However, some are still with me because I would like to deliver them personally and need to arrange a suitable date for this. For the other goodies that say «redemption/collection after the opening», I kindly ask for more patience. Of course, I very much hope that one day in the near future I will be able to open my café «treffpunkt merci» and distribute all the remaining goodies.
I happily imagine dandelion roots growing presently so that we can enjoy their yellow glow in spring – and I sincerely hope that something similar will happen with my favourite project!
Gratefully yours,
Virginie
That was definitely my feeling yesterday, 21 January, as I celebrated the 15th anniversary with my boyfriend (four months after «jumping» into this adventure).
I recently met Mirjam (who shares beautiful pictures of nature on her Instagram account @mirjschweizer – including dandelions!). When she asked with interest how my project was progressing, I realized that I have been lacking in updates over the last few weeks. I would like to apologize for that – and make up for it now!
When I look back on the past few weeks, one word comes to mind that summarizes everything perfectly: hibernation! Or in other words: when nothing is happening on the surface, but a lot on the inside.
Following my jump into the unknown at the end of September 2024, after years of dreaming about my project, one thing I realized was that I attach great importance to surrounding myself with experts.
The search for professional, financial and accounting expertise is therefore continuing, but will probably take longer than originally thought.
The meeting with Ada (www.glutenfree-gustoitaliano.ch) was very convivial, the one with Markus (www.jackies.ch) super interesting, and the regular exchange with Angela (the managing director of www.guideceliac.ch) is always exciting, informative and supportive. I am really looking forward to a possible collaboration!
The cool socks have arrived, and many have already been distributed. However, some are still with me because I would like to deliver them personally and need to arrange a suitable date for this. For the other goodies that say «redemption/collection after the opening», I kindly ask for more patience. Of course, I very much hope that one day in the near future I will be able to open my café «treffpunkt merci» and distribute all the remaining goodies.
I happily imagine dandelion roots growing presently so that we can enjoy their yellow glow in spring – and I sincerely hope that something similar will happen with my favourite project!
Gratefully yours,
Virginie
What a ride!
The second funding goal was reached shortly before the end: how fantastic!!!
I would like to say «merci» from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has supported my project and made it possible to reach this additional milestone! :-D
Before the crowdfunding journey ends tomorrow, I would like to share a few thoughts with you:
YES! All the excitement that comes with a campaign like this was worth it.
Yes, I could have done countless things differently. But at that moment, I did my best.
No, I definitely won't miss making videos!
Yes, together we raised a decent amount of money in a short period of time!
YES! The numerous messages have always encouraged me to keep going. Merci!
Yes, I will persevere, and I truly hope to be able to create «treffpunkt merci» soon.
YES! I feel immensely grateful for this adventure and am excited about the future.
Thank you a thousand times for your support!
Take care, keep in touch and ... hope to see you soon at «treffpunkt merci» ;-)
Gratefully yours,
Virginie
I would like to say «merci» from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has supported my project and made it possible to reach this additional milestone! :-D
Before the crowdfunding journey ends tomorrow, I would like to share a few thoughts with you:
YES! All the excitement that comes with a campaign like this was worth it.
Yes, I could have done countless things differently. But at that moment, I did my best.
No, I definitely won't miss making videos!
Yes, together we raised a decent amount of money in a short period of time!
YES! The numerous messages have always encouraged me to keep going. Merci!
Yes, I will persevere, and I truly hope to be able to create «treffpunkt merci» soon.
YES! I feel immensely grateful for this adventure and am excited about the future.
Thank you a thousand times for your support!
Take care, keep in touch and ... hope to see you soon at «treffpunkt merci» ;-)
Gratefully yours,
Virginie
21 days left
As you may have already noticed, the number 21 is particularly close to my heart. This is because the World Day of Gratitude is celebrated on 21 September - which is also the day I started my crowdfunding campaign! ;-)
As I write these lines, the countdown shows that there are 21 days left to motivate other people to join my vision and help me to one day open my inclusive café «treffpunkt merci», where I dream of welcoming you and giving gratitude a place of honour.
If you know people who might be interested in this project and could support me, please pass on the information. Because every «merci» and every contribution counts!
Gratefully yours,
Virginie
As I write these lines, the countdown shows that there are 21 days left to motivate other people to join my vision and help me to one day open my inclusive café «treffpunkt merci», where I dream of welcoming you and giving gratitude a place of honour.
If you know people who might be interested in this project and could support me, please pass on the information. Because every «merci» and every contribution counts!
Gratefully yours,
Virginie
WOW! The first funding goal has been reached!
Although I am very optimistic by nature and have become a true professional dreamer over the last five years of dreaming about my project, I NEVER thought we would reach the first funding goal in just a few days!
I am absolutely overwhelmed by this tremendous support. MERCI!
It's an intense time... Unfortunately, I haven't yet managed to develop my website or to post more about myself, neither here nor on social media.
I hope that will change soon.
Thank you for your patience and for continuing to support my mission by sharing it with others.
Gratefully yours,
Virginie
I am absolutely overwhelmed by this tremendous support. MERCI!
It's an intense time... Unfortunately, I haven't yet managed to develop my website or to post more about myself, neither here nor on social media.
I hope that will change soon.
Thank you for your patience and for continuing to support my mission by sharing it with others.
Gratefully yours,
Virginie
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