Zdenko Striga - Braco

I try to live my life actively and creatively

ABOUT ME

I was born in Croatia. In 1972, I went to Germany and I have been living and working there ever since. I am married and I have two beautiful children. Another member of our family is a dog named Bobby (Welsh Corgi Pembroke) that won us over with its good and cheerful personality. In 2020, I retired from the intensive business life and focused on the creative way of living.

TRAVELLING IS MY LIFE

Travelling, we broaden our horizons, grow, gain new experiences and appreciate everything we have. There is no age limit for travelling. A person may be 20 or 80 years old, but it is never too early or too late to pack one`s suitcase and embark on a new adventure. Where there`s a will, there`s a way. I have always loved learning and exploring the world while travelling. I have visited more than 30 countries and I am not planning to stop, there are still big challenges ahead of me. I am a versatile person with many interests. I love music and animals, especially nature and water. Living by the water and with the water inspires me. This is why I love diving. I first dived 20 years ago. To this day, I have dived in the world`s most beautiful destinations and discovered the charms of the underwater world.

AN ADRENALINE-FILLED LIFE MAKES ME HAPPY

I enjoy combining silence and adrenaline. I spend the morning meditating and walking in nature. In the afternoon I parachute from 4000 meters with 30 seconds of free fall at 200 km/h. That kind of life makes me happy.

I LOVE BEING IN THE COMPANY OF INTERESTING PEOPLE

I love being in the company of interesting and successful people who have honestly achieved their goals. I also love people who help others and work on their spiritual growth. I love people who possess values such as tolerance, perseverance, patience, self-esteem, curiosity, fairness and empathy.

Albert Einstein said, “The most important human endeavor is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to life.”

MY ARTISTIC SIDE

I like expressing my artistic skills in numerous ways. For example, I am interested in working in Photoshop as well as creating portraits with a pencil, chalk or oil. I love combining various techniques, which affects me like meditation.

ALL THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT

Every artist is inspired by other artists. It is important to enjoy it and leave a mark. I am always ready to learn something new and gain knowledge in different spheres of my life.

Lately, I have been inspired by a famous Italian artist who combines various techniques (known as mixed media) to give his work a touch of glamor. He starts by selecting a photograph, most often a portrait, and enriches it with gold elements, pearls and crystals. To make the portraits glamorous, the artist uses gold, silver, Swarovski crystals, other precious and semi-precious stones and white mirror pieces to decorate the portraits of famous beauties. I also use this technique in various combinations.

MEDITATION –A HEALTHY MIND IN A HEALTHY BODY

Active and healthy lifestyle, healthy food and meditation are integral parts of my life.

It is natural to take care of one`s body and health. However, attention should not be paid exclusively to the body, the needs of the spirit should be met, too.

People should take care both of the soul and the body because the perfection of the soul overcomes the weaknesses of the body.

Meditation helps us balance physical, mental and emotional state. Enjoying the peace of my own breath, I have learned to observe birds in flight, dolphins in the water and squirrels in the wild. I have learned to feel the joy that life brings in the present and leave the past behind. The past and the future do not exist for me, I live in the moment, and I try to focus on love and gratitude.