Forgiveness is an internal process, not an external one. It is not an inviting back in of old energies, a reunion with others or the return to a place or into a situation, where trauma occurred or was inflicted. It is opening up to life again step by step, inviting healing and fresh energies in.

“White Horned Viper”, white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2024, Hotel, Café & Konditorei Hecher, Wolfsberg, Carinthia)

Let go of the past, let go of fear. Dare to dream. Dare to be the hope of a new tomorrow. Dare to tell your story. Dare to inspire.

The Red Panda invites us to embrace being who we are to the fullest, our light and our shadows, to show our true colors, to let go of the masks we are wearing and to share our inner fire with all of creation.

“I see you”, black crayons & pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2024, Wolfsberg, Carinthia)

Dare to speak and break the silence. 

Do not run from your emotions, but dig deep and follow their root system to the seed, the cause, they sprouted from. While journeying into the depths, tend to the roots you find, mend, heal and cut, feel, sense and experience your emotions to the fullest. 

"Ancestral Badger", pastels & crayons representing the colours of the Northern Lights, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2026, Hotel, Café & Konditorei Hecher, Wolfsberg, Carinthia)

Cassowaries are a keystone species, meaning that they have a disproportionately large effect on the habitats they share with other species. They teach you to never underestimate yourself, your role or importance in a cause, a group or an environment. Without the keystone, the arch or bridge collapses. Trust in yourself and your abilities.

“Ancestral Cassowary”, crayons and pastels representing the colors of the Northern Lights, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2026, Hotel, Café & Konditorei Hecher, Wolfsberg, Carinthia) coming into being.

Seahorse knows, that it is vulnerable despite its armor-like plates, but it knows its vulnerabilities are not weaknesses. It acknowledges them and teaches us that recognizing our vulnerabilities is a way to empower and protect us and others. 

"White Seahorse", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2023)

Yaks allow no pressure. Their herds split to avoid unnecessary fights or to end a looming conflict in the most sensible way. They form groups of true friends, with friendships built on trust, that has grown over time, and equal give and take. 

"Ancestral Yak", coloured pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2026, Hotel, Café & Konditorei Hecher, Wolfsberg, Carinthia) coming into being.

Giraffes follow their path and no-one can stop them. Even when they are hunted by a pride of lions, some of the lionesses have already sunken their teeth in their flesh and are clinging on to them, they keep on walking. They are so balanced, that they cannot be taken down. They simply keep on walking, taking one step after the other.

"Shadow Giraffe", black pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2026, Carinthia) coming into being.