I am super happy and proud because I graduated from the Forest Therapy course! I got very positive feedback on my assignments and I did my first two Forest Therapy Walks this week. As a forest therapy guide, I will try to make a difference in not only reconnecting humans to nature and themselves, but …
Breathing in, I calm my bodyBreathing out, I smileIn this present momentA beautiful moment, worthwhile These past few days this verse came to my mind. It’s the first part of a poem written by Thich Nhat Hanh. He is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who beautifully captured the essence, beauty and tranquility of simple acts such …
As storm Hans is passing by and leaves us with wet feet and green grass, I salute you again! How is/was your summer? For us this summer may have been the most expensive one we’ve had, accompanied by twists and turns we didn’t foresee. Yet, the journey home brings a renewed sense of gratitude for …
Today I’ll keep it short, leaving you with the beautiful words of Marianne Williamson. Something to contemplate about… Our Deepest Fear Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves: Who am I …
Typical how quickly you get alert when you smell smoke. On Tuesday a smell of smoke woke us up at night. First we thought the house was on fire. But a quick inspection made us realize the smoke came from outside. Turned out an area of 6 hectares was on fire, just a few kilometers …
Happy Summer Solstice! The days are at their longest and nature bursts in all its glory. As newbies in Sweden we are looking forward to our first Midsommar experience, as it is an important tradition that holds a special place in the hearts of Swedes. Tomorrow will be the big day. It’s probably everywhere in …
Welcome to the beautiful season of summer! I don’t know about you, but I try to be outside as much as I can. The warmth of the sun is inviting me to escape my busy life and absorb the wonders of nature. I am in the middle of my Forest Therapy study, learning to be …
The afternoon dip… Even though you had a good night’s sleep and you ate two proper meals, your body still wants to lay down and sleep after lunch. Pretty frustrating and not very productive when you are at work. Let’s dive deeper into it and see if there is a way to overcome it. I …
It wasn’t so long ago I felt like ten years passed in just a blink of an eye. I remember when my son turned 10, I couldn’t believe it. Where did the time go? I was so afraid that if I would blink again, ten years would pass and he would say: bye mom, I’m …
The weather is so nice these days. In a few weeks time nature exploded. Everything is so green again. Every year I am grateful that this whole process starts all over again. With the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees… We are working in the garden every day. Cleaning up leaves, …