Friends of yesterday, today, and tomorrow,
It is not too late to send you my heartfelt wishes for a New Year,
filled with the small and great joys that make life beautiful!
So much suffering, injustice, and unanswered questions
strike us head-on every day.
And yet… so many generous projects are flourishing around us,
carried by wonderful people for beautiful causes!
And yet, if we take the time to let time unfold…
so many altruistic initiatives allow Life to give to Life!
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The course of my life has suddenly shifted in recent months,
and with greater awareness and a deeper connection to myself,
I am turning a new Page in my existence.
Taking a step back, to develop a new relationship with Time,
and to be even closer to the heart of the Essential—people and things.
This magnificent passage from Ecclesiastes (Chapter 3) resonates
deeply in my heart and soul today… Here are a few excerpts:
For each and every one of you, my heartfelt wishes
that this New Year may offer you Kairos—
the opportune moment according to the Ancient Greeks,
as opposed to Chronos, which only measures the ticking clock.
Kairos—
a time detached from time itself,
a time suspended between heart and reason,
the only time that allows the full measure of things,
to truly anchor oneself in life, in Life!
Yes, Kairos has come for me today.
I would like to express my deep gratitude to Philippe Ungar
for the wonderful gift of his friendship,
his presence by my side, and the touching words he has written for me.
Thank you, Philippe, my Friend!
Dominique
A propos de l’auteur
Philippe Ungar is a writer, sound archivist, and Franco-Swiss documentary filmmaker.
He was first a philosophy professor, then a radio journalist at RTS.
Today, he creates audio and video archives for prestigious art collections, foundations, businesses, and families wishing to preserve their history and values.
He is the creator of Sounds Like Portraits (159 episodes, now in its 9th season),
a podcast dedicated to creative people, available on Spotify and soundslikeportraits.com.
Find the episode featuring Dominique Bobst here.
With deep emotion and his permission,
I share the words of my dear friend Franck Bonneveau,
who sent me his wishes at the dawn of this New Year—
his wishes for Kairos to flourish within the winding path of my Life.
Meaningful Encounters & Special Moments
“What is essential is invisible to the eye,
One sees clearly only with the heart.”
– The Little Prince
The most beautiful memories reside in the heart,
and the soul is enriched by the imprint of meaningful encounters.
I am happy to share with you a collection of upcoming encounters
and some of the wonderful moments I have experienced in recent months.
With gratitude!
With my friends Vincent Perez, Frédéric Lenoir, and Julien Favreau.
Click here to visit the sites of R7aL, of Frédéric, and of Béjart Ballet Lausanne.
R7al
Vibrant with complicity and freedom, this shot is the work of Raymond Cauchetier, the set photographer of the French New Wave. Unjustly overlooked, he nevertheless revolutionized the profession and embodied the rebellious spirit of his filmmaker peers. Indeed, Raymond Cauchetier immersed himself in the films, documented the scenes, had them replayed, and even created new ones—as seen here, shortly before 1960, extending the Cameflex of Breathless with his Rolleiflex, held at arm’s length. He captures a moment of great tenderness between Belmondo and Seberg, a soft kiss balancing between staging and a stolen instant, between fiction and reality.
This image choice reflects the complex and profound emotions that arise from cinema’s greatest love stories—just as these stories, in turn, mirror our shared experiences. Heart-wrenching passions, knowing glances, missed romances, sensual or platonic love—the Rencontres 7e Art Lausanne will celebrate unforgettable love stories in film from March 7 to 16, 2025, honoring the romances that have shaped the history of cinema and continue to captivate and inspire audiences!
We look forward to seeing you for an 8th edition filled with passion and emotions!
SAVE THE DATE: Program & ticket sales open February 22, 2025!
Retrospective des posts Linkedin publiés en 2024
Votre Cercle de Vie
“Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come.”
Victor Hugo could not have better summed up the “Votre Cercle de Vie” project by Esther Mottier!
Launched by Esther 15 years ago, this initiative is now on the verge of taking off, thanks to unprecedented public and private mobilization.
Today, more than ever, this crowdfunding campaign needs each and every one of us to succeed!
This ecosystem requires massive citizen support and genuine commitment to gain the energy and funding needed to take root in Pays d’en Haut, the Canton of Vaud, and beyond.
“Votre Cercle de Vie” is a pioneering project in Switzerland and Europe, visionary in its approach as it embraces Life in its entirety—humans, animals, and nature as one whole.
This whole is the cornerstone of all human life and every enterprise!
In our disconnected world, longing for meaning, this project is essential to reconcile Humanity with Mother Nature, reconnecting us to the nurturing earth and animals.
“Votre Cercle de Vie” will be a space for intergenerational exchange, offering a unique, immersive experience engaging all five senses in full awareness.
A laboratory for holistic medicine practitioners, agro-ecology and renewable energy experts, as well as a hub of inspiration for economic and creative leaders.
Just as permaculture fosters harmonious growth, this place will allow people to reconnect with Life and with each other.
It will be a center of resilience and respect, inspiring similar projects here and elsewhere.
Thanks to you and your generosity, “Votre Cercle de Vie” will become a cornerstone of societal innovation.
Every contribution—big or small—plays a vital role in strengthening this solidarity network.
Our world needs seeds of kindness, peace, and hope!
We can all be the roots and branches of this magnificent tree!
The time has come…
It is urgent!
It is now!
With gratitude, alongside Esther and her team,
Dominique Bobst, Philanthropist
March 8 2024:
a day for SHE Changes Climate
My perspective, my foundation, is this: If we take the example of a tree—its strength comes from its roots. If the roots are powerful and nourished with the right elements, the branches can grow high into the sky and bear fruit.
Culture is the lifeblood of our veins. Cutting a human being off from their culture, their roots, and their origins—
as we see in major migration phenomena, with displaced people severed from their foundations—
is, in some ways, as tragic as depriving them of food and medical care.
Culture, of course, may seem secondary when compared to the great humanitarian emergencies.
But in a comprehensive, holistic vision of development, we must never forget that culture—everything that surrounds us—
is what allows us to connect through emotions, through beauty, music, art, dance, literature, and cinema.
The messages carried through culture have the power to change mindsets—whether we realize it or not, we are deeply influenced by them.
Reclaiming these cultural codes, or realigning our priorities regarding these messages, is just as essential.
So yes, culture is necessary—but like everything that truly grounds us,
it must serve a higher, nobler purpose—one greater than ourselves.
A big thank you to Elise Buckle, who hosted this panel, as well as to MYBLUEPLANET, Daughters for Earth et Alliance Climatique Suisse for the organisation of this event, filled with wisdom and emotion.
Berne, décembre 2023
Soirée Caritative les Ailes du Coeur
en habit de lumières !
The EHC – Ensemble Hospitalier de la Côte is a model ecosystem dedicated not only to hospital care but also to meeting the health needs of the entire La Côte region and the greater western Lausanne area.
A pioneering ecosystem, driven by the energy and humanist vision of its “Premier de Cordée”, Mikael de Rham, General Director of EHC, alongside his dedicated team, all committed to their remarkable mission of Listening and Care.
The Pietro Sarto Medical Center, supporting children with neurodevelopmental disorders, has just been inaugurated, led by Dr. Eliana Koch-Coelho, Director of the Center, and supported by the entire institution under Mikael’s leadership.
Within this circle of luminous individuals, united by shared values, a small volunteer committee—Les Ailes du Cœur (The Wings of the Heart)—has been formed. It is led by my soul sister, Irene Wasserman, Head of External Relations and Philanthropy at EHC, and I have the joy of being a part of it.
An exceptional evening and art auction featuring works by artist Pietro Sarto, drawn from the beautiful collection of EHC engravings, will take place on Tuesday, November 12, at the Institution de Lavigny.
A longtime friend of EHC and deeply committed to supporting children with neurodevelopmental disorders, Pietro Sarto will honor us with his presence and personally sign the auctioned works for their generous buyers.
All proceeds from this evening will go towards establishing a Solidarity Fund to support children undergoing therapy, covering vital, non-reimbursed medical services that are not covered by insurance.
I invite you to join us on November 12, so that this Solidarity Fund, through your generosity, can provide crucial support to countless families in the months and years to come!
I am deeply moved by what an engraving represents, in contrast to a painting or a watercolor.
The imprint it leaves on its surface, formed by light and shadow, is it not the tangible trace, in relief and hollows, of the artist’s hand?
That bold, definitive stroke—is it not proof that the hand of humanity, the heart of humanity, can reshape landscapes, sow seeds of kindness, and simply bring our Humanity back to bloom?
Click on the image to download the press release.
Printemps 2024
Heartfulness Institute et Spirit of humanity Forum
The Heartfulness Institute and the Spirit of Humanity Forum are sowing the seeds of a spirituality that has become essential in shaping both our individual and collective consciousness!
These luminous paths follow in the footsteps of the great initiates of human history, whose teachings have always been those of Love and Peace…
“Lord, make me an instrument of Your Peace!
Where there is hatred, let me sow Love.”
— Saint Francis of Assisi
Venice, November 2023
| Mon “best of” des quelques TED Talks les plus impactants de l’année 2024 |
Lausanne, novembre
A Palestinian and an Israeli, Face to Face
Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon
The Tipping Points of Climate Change — and Where We Stand Johan Rockström
What Is an AI Anyway?
Mustafa Suleyman
My website, www.dominique-bobst.ch, will tell you more about the why and how of my commitment. It will help you understand how an activity can develop within Boards of Directors and businesses, and how, combined with pro bono work in foundation boards and various NGOs, it allows for the harmonization of the best of all these worlds!
As the “red thread” of the encounters that have shaped my life, the Foundations – Advisory page provides a near-exhaustive insight into the path I have traced over the past 30 years.
As for the Projects page, it highlights and brings into focus some of the many causes championed by individuals and NGOs that have crossed my path—causes that I have embraced over time, all sharing a common thread: Life itself—human rights, humanitarian work, education, social integration, disability support, medical research, culture and the arts, animal welfare, and environmental advocacy.
I also share some of my ambassadorial engagements, always tied to the “Greater Good”, aiming to restore dignity, amplify hope, and heal our planet.
The News & Media pages gather all the key moments I have written and published across 25 newsletters, along with various articles, interviews, and podcasts dedicated to my projects, causes, and realized events.
A bouquet of THANK YOUs to all of you, ever-growing in number, who follow me and encourage me with each new update I share!
Dominique
