well, here we go. full speed ahead. at least that’s how it feels to me. but, i mean, really, what’s…
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Earth inspired spirituality for grounding down + getting centered.
from here on out: moving forward after intense changes
whoa. september was a doozy. now that we are on our second day in october, i feel that i have…
my magical clearing in the woods
i am still reeling from that crazy cosmic event on sunday/monday. did any of you see the blood moon and…
i’ve got a feeling you’re gonna want to stay up late for this
there are some things that make me who i am that i get from my dad. my love of photography +…
autumn: the season filled with the most important things
it’s finally here. yippee! the cozy season of autumn is upon us. it’s the season of turning inward. of coming…
mantras that blow my mind
about a week ago i shared with you some awesome mantras that i came across. and, i challenged us to…
how to plan a retreat filled with all of your favorite things
the arrival of autumn in just a few days has got me thinking about going on a retreat. (geek alert now)…
f*ck it + other mantras
i’ve discovered a few phrases that i am going to incorporate into my life. let’s call them mantras. of course,…
// week thirty seven // the answer is blowin in the wind
happy monday to you! here we are again, at the start of a new week. i still feel as if…
finding our way in the dark: a solar eclipse + a new moon
it’s dark outside right now. not literally, of course, because i am typing this on saturday morning and, though it’s…
on the anniversary of my tattoo: how i learned it was all about me
i used to think that the purpose of life was to do all that you can to help others. the…
whenever september comes around: my season for rebirth
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out…
supermoon saturday: a chance to sit with your truth
if you haven’t noticed, there’s a full moon rising out your window tonight. ok. it’s not a fully, full moon. but,…
how i discovered i was in real deep…
lately i’ve had a few days where i look in the mirror and think to myself as i twist +…
i only cry once in a blue moon – and that is totally ok
the energies all around me are intense right now. intense good + intense intense. know what i mean? let me explain…
venus retrograde: six weeks to figure out what you love
something big is happening in the stars again. back in the beginning of july i eluded to the fact that…
i’m feeling all emotional + courageous at the same time: this new moon is inteeense
right smack dab in the middle of july we find ourselves under a new moon and in-between two amazing full…
how create your own rituals + discover your way back to your true self
“We are what we repeatedly do.” ~Aristotle i know it seems like having a routine, or celebrating a ritual, constricts,…
empowered: looking back + moving onward
well, my friends, 2015 is halfway over now. i say it all the time… time sure does fly, doesn’t it?…
the summer of love + freedom begins with tonight’s full moon
happy july, friends! don’t you just love gazing at the moon? it’s like it’s this powerful, beautiful reminder that we…
how to connect with nature: a meditation on the four elements
it’s no real secret if you peek around here on my website that i’m a nature lover. it’s also no…
the summer solstice: magic + light + energy = time to follow your bliss
it’s nine in the evening as i write this, and the solstice is upon us. monday’s sunset today, in the…
it’s time to make a move: embracing our truth under a new moon
tonight, we’ve got a magic new moon up in the sky above us. during a new moon, the moon reaches its…
// week twenty four // the first peek at swedish summer
it’s monday again! and, we’ve got a short week here in sweden. friday is midsummer’s eve, so everyone will be off…
mercury retrograde is over: what the hell just happened?!
in no way am i an astrologer, nor do i want to be. but, i do appreciate and look to…
ten on ten :: june 2015
another month is gone, and we are practically halfway through 2015. that blows my freaking mind. it’s gonna be great…
how the moon teaches you to be authentically you; or the power of a full moon
if you’re like me at all, things may have felt a little stuck lately. like nothing is going anywhere except…
40 | june 2015 : a playlist for long days of love + laughter
for me, this june is going to be filled with people and love and long days. friends from all around the…
when you are in need of a hero
you know, there are days when we feel strong and courageous, like we can take on the whole world. and there…
5 things to do while you’re sitting in your sh*t
“Disappointment, without anger, is the mark of an old soul. Not being disappointed, Liz, is the mark of a really old…
the adventure of a lifetime
onwards + upwards, my friends! xoxo *featured photo from unsplash. photo with text taken + created by me.
Why I don’t care about being happy
it just doesn’t matter to me. being happy. i mean, there are happy moments. and i love happy moments. but,…
the icon
i promise that i won’t write about writing all of the time, but i’m just so damn excited. i have…
valborg: an inside look at the swedish celebration of spring
happy may day, friends! we survived valborg (see the post the other day to find out what valborg is) and…
on the last day of april it’s time to celebrate
there are so many fun traditions swirling around this time of year… we are halfway through spring and headed straight…
six ways to love like a buddhist
i’ve stumbled onto a website recently that has tons of great articles. elephant journal is “dedicated to the mindful life.” it’s…
the lesson of the arrow
if i am honest with you, then lately i feel as if i have been completely unfocused. and, by lately,…
look up on this earth day
it’s earth day, lovelies. and i could do post after post about how much i love nature. this tree-hugging, water-loving…
sweden in the spring
hello lovelies! happy tuesday to you, wherever you are. unfortunately, as the beautiful swedish sun is shining, i find myself laying…
meditation mondays: have i forgotten who i am? have you?
You are not what you do. You are not what you don’t do. You are not the job title. You…
all of life is an adventure
“I do not accept any absolute formulas for living. No preconceived code can see ahead to everything that can happen…
meditation mondays: the girl + the sea
“In still moments by the sea life seems large-drawn and simple. It is there we can see into ourselves.” ― Rolf Edberg…
mini blog challenge | post 1: BE
it’s day one of the belovelive mini blog challenge! and today’s theme is being. what keeps you grounded? do you…
meditation mondays: it feels like everything can begin now
I had this feeling of letting go. On Saturday, I sat on the floor, meditating, and I felt that it…
death + life + a powerful moon
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” Victor Hugo, Les Misérables Tonight, on this mournful, soulful…
meditation mondays: walking through holy week
i literally could not keep my eyes closed during my meditation this morning. i would close them, breathe deeply, and…
time to dig in
i never get sick. or feel bad. but, let me tell you, for the 2-3 days last week i’ve felt physically,…
meditation mondays: get alone + discover your dreams
this past weekend i hibernated at home mostly. something that i absolutely must do every now and then. ok, ok….