Sunday Interview with Reine Ackermann

This morning our special guest for the Sunday Interview on the ever popular Little Human Being Blog is:

Reine Ackermann

Little Human Being - LHB: Good morning and welcome to the LHB studios.

Reine Ackermann - RA: Cheers

LHB: About 6 weeks ago you started a blog called Little Human Being. What was your inspiration?

RA: I am in the process of  setting up a site for Little Human Being and the blog is simply a fun outlet for my illustrations and creative writing. By posting on the blog daily I add a bit of structure to my life.

LHB: What is your process? How do you come up with each days post?

RA: I wake up in the morning and then try and sneak out of bed before my wife wakes up and face the most important choice of the day; to draw or to write. Either I sit down with my 0.1mm black liner, watercolour pencils and paint brush to find a new little picture, or I open up the Little Human Being Blog and wait for a post to happen. If I have a post I create a picture for it. If I have a picture I write something that feels right, below it.

LHB: What is all the LITTLE in your posts?

RA: We live in a world where bigger and more are better. I aim to remind people that there is power in the LITTLE. True power comes from within, but we give it away mostly through ignorance.

LHB: A common theme in many of your posts is MICRO-WISDOM. What is micro-wisdom?

RA: If wisdom is the domain of great poets, leaders and philosophers then micro-wisdom is the wisdom that can be found in every single little human being. When a friend needs help or a family member asks advice any human being can access and share the micro-wisdom present in his or her heart. Every human being has access to micro-wisdom any time they desire.

LHB: Are you aware of all the international media hype surrounding Little Human Being?

RA: I do not own a television, so I miss a lot of the international news.

LHB: Your illustrating skill shave been likened to those of Leonardo DiCaprio. How do you feel about this?


RA: Leonardo who?

LHB: You know, the famous 14th century Renaissance man. He was an inventor, painter, sculptor and writer.

RA: I must admit that this great honour has eluded me.

LHB: Everybody knows about your extensive travels. From the Himalayas to far corners of the Amazon Jungle. Why not get a job and embrace the white picket fence that awaits everybody?

RA: I feel I lack the patience.

LHB: Is it true that you have been bitten by a crocodile?

RA: Yes

LHB: Is it true that you have been bitten by a piranha?

RA: Yes


LHB: Is it true that you have encountered many a great white shark while diving? (without a cage)

RA: Yes

LHB: You seem to embrace the wilder side of life. Looking at the planet today we see tsunamis, earthquakes, flooding and super storms. What is your take on the earth changes that we are living through?

RA: I am no meteorologist, I am no seismologist, but I do know that change is is the air. People all over our planet can see it. People all over our planet can feel it. Change is is the air an I believe that this is only the beginning.


LHB: Looking at the peoples of the planet we see an interesting new trend in some of the Arab countries. In Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia and Libya amongst others, we see the common people rising united in revolt. Any ideas to share?

RA: I see this as a sign to leaders everywhere. People are most willing to follow submissively and they do not ask for much, but we are seeing a new trend where human beings have declared themselves worthy of freedom, truth and fairness.

LHB: Planet changing and people in up-rise. Is this normal?

RA: Definitely not. We are living in very special times. Change is in the air...

LHB: Looking at the world we see very little that has changed in the past few decades. The world's economic systems are falling apart, so where is it that you see this positive change?


RA: I see the internet as a physical manifestation of humanity's growing connectedness, our ever increasing unity. The internet provides access to any information, it knows no boundaries, no limitations, no discrimination.

LHB: What do you do when you are not blogging?


RA: I call the oceans home. I like to surf and dive as much as possible. When on land I enjoy spending time with plants. I have a great selection of medicinal and culinary herbs and enjoy growing anything edible. The concept that all our food comes neatly packaged and barcoded is rather strange to me.

LHB: Finally, where do you see Little Human Being going over the next 6 to 9 months?

RA: I plan to get the pictures neater - a few minutes on photoshop and they look a lot better and more standardized. Video's on YouTube are another fun project that will launch soon.

LHB: We wish you all the best for future projects and on behalf of Little Human Being Blog I would like to thank you for sharing your time and adventures with us.

RA: :)

Join us next week Sunday for another mind altering interview.

Our special guest next week on the Sunday Interview will be the Little Dancer and she will be sharing some of her rhythmic views on life.

The Little Mountain Climber Interview

This morning our special guest for the Sunday Interview on the ever popular Little Human Being Blog is:

The Little Mountain Climber

Little Human Being - LHB: Good morning and welcome to the LHB studios.

The Little Mountain Climber - TLMC: Thanks.

LHB: So, what amazing talent or story do you bring to our interview today.

TLMC: Huh?

LHB: Have any great little stories been written about you?

TLMC: None that I know of.

LHB: What do you do for a living?

TLMC: I work at the mall in a sports shop.

LHB: So, what are you doing on the Sunday Interview? These interviews are reserved for great, amazing people like the Little Sage or those Birds of Wisdom and Happiness.

TLMC: I am just a normal guy.

LHB: Let me check with my supervisor. (Door creaking open, door slams loudly)

5 minutes later

LHB: (Door creaking open, door closes quietly) It seems that you, in your spare time, are a mountain climber and it is this talent that has brought you here today. Have you climbed any of the world's great peaks?


TLMC: No, my enjoyment of climbing is much more simple than that. When I have time I like to go with my friends and climb around on rocks.

LHB: What was your best day climbing?

TLMC: Any day out in a nature testing myself against the elements is a good day.

LHB: Why do you climb mountains? Why not just take photographs of them?

TLMC: For me each and every rock face represents a challenge. Some obstacles are easy to overcome, some take practice and perseverance, and then there are those that are impossible. As I embrace the challenge that a climb presents I uncover new aspects of myself. A photograph would not give me the same experience.

LHB: What has climbing taught you?

TLMC: I have learned to know myself better. Sometimes I get scared, sometimes I lose hope, but ultimately the outcome is up to me. Some climbs are too difficult for me, but I climb around them or I find a different route. Where there is a will there is always a way.

LHB: What about the dangers? Are you a fearless climber?

TLMC: Rock climbing is not dangerous, it's gravity that causes all the problems. When we climb we are always aware of the danger and then we take the necessary precautions. Fear is a natural response and it should never stop you from attaining your dreams.

LHB: Have you ever fallen?

TLMC: Many times, but with a rope and proper protection, falling is not a problem. All you do is gather your strength, get back on the rock and continue upwards.

LHB: So, by facing big challenges and overcoming your fears you have learned about yourself. Has this helped you in normal day to day life?

TLMC: Life is filled with challenges. Every day we encounter challenges, problems and opportunities for growth and learning. Just like the mountains I conquer, life's challenges can be overcome. With time we become better, with practice stronger and over the years wisdom comes to all.

LHB: I conclusion: Each and every one of us will at some time or another encounter a mountain (or 2) as we walk along life's winding road. Fear may be there, sometimes you fall and at times the obstacles before you may seem impossible to overcome, but today a little mountain climber has come to remind us that there is always a way to the summit.

TLMC:   :)

LHB: Mr Little Mountain Climber on behalf of Little Human Being and our thousands of readers worldwide I would like to thank you for sharing your geographical excursions with us today.

TLMC: Thanks

Join us next week Sunday for another mind altering interview.

Our special guest next week will be Reine Ackermann and he will be sharing some secrets about a little blog that he has started.

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The Little Warrior Interview

This morning our special guest for the Sunday Interview on the ever popular Little Human Being Blog is:

The Little Warrior

Little Human Being - LHB: Good morning and welcome to the LHB studios.

The Little Warrior - TLW: Thank you, its' great to be here on this sunny Sunday.

LHB: So, what's your story?

TLW:   uHmmm, The Little Warrior and the battlefield of the Self.

LHB: Where can we get hold of this little story of yours?

TLW:   We are in the process of releasing The Little Warrior and the battlefield of the Self throughout cyberspace as an audio file on SoundCloud and as a YouTube video.

LHB: What is the story about?

TLW: It is about me, a young boy who lives in a jungle far far and away. Like any young boy in my tribe I was sent out into the jungle alone for one month - to become a man.

LHB: Did you become a man? You look like a little boy with a headband wearing yellow underpants.


TLW: I did.



LHB: Maybe your illustrator could have made you look more hard core. Do you not think that a mustache and a few weapons would make you more of a warrior?

TLW: not really

LHB: Today's best films and books are driven by violent special effects, elaborate sex scenes and/or unfathomably complicated conspiracies. I have had the pleasure of reading your little adventure and must say that for a story about a warrior and battlefields there was very little of either.

TLW: In a very simple way my little story is about courage. It is about courage, fortitude and strength in the face of a man's ever present weakness.

LHB:  Why "the battlefield of the Self."

TLW: To quote a passage from my little story; 

"Remember my friend, no matter where your journey takes you it is simply incidental, for the outer world is only a microcosmic reflection of the heart's inner domain."

LHB: So you are saying that reality only truly exists within?

TLW: The true enemies of any human being lie within. The true challenges of life can only be faced if you are willing to gather your courage and embrace your strength. Then you venture, as a warrior, into yourself to face these challenges.

LHB: What kind of enemies can one expect to encounter?

TLW: The enemies are different for everyone, but if you are willing to look with the eyes of truth you will encounter many challenges. You will find resentment, doubt and you will come up against anger. You will cross paths with jealousy and you will face fear.

LHB:  Wouldn't it just be easier to find an external enemy and declare war on them?

TLW: Some nations take that approach, but inner peace can not be found through violence.

LHB: You call yourself a warrior, but what weapons do you use? Where could I get the weapons necessary to take a stand against fear or to conquer resentment.

TLW: Every single human being on this little planet of ours has access to love. We all have access to forgiveness. We all have access to patience. With patience, forgiveness and love there is nothing that can stand in your way.

LHB: In conclusion: You came all the way from a jungle far far and away to share the message that with patience, forgiveness, love and a bit of courage we can face any of the challenges that lie within.


TLW:   :)

LHB: Mr Little Warrior on behalf of Little Human Being and our thousands of readers I would like to thank you for sharing your little story with us today.

TLW: It was a pleasure...

Join us next week Sunday for another mind altering interview. 

Our special guest will be the Little Sage and he will be speaking about his story - The Little Sage and the hole in the whole of the world.

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