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Category: culture

6 | The week of balancing that magical February energy

Posted on 14 Feb 202214 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

There’s something magical about February energy. But, it’s also a little confusing. I’m not really sure how to define or…

Posted in corona diaries, imbolc, the week that was seriesTagged corona diaries, covid-19, energy, february2 Comments on 6 | The week of balancing that magical February energy

The ladies of the blues, feminism, + witchy things

Posted on 16 Oct 202116 Oct 2021 by Elizabeth

I had no idea what I was going to write about for this deep-in-October post. But then, last night, a…

Posted in culture, mood of the monthTagged blues, feminism, witchLeave a Comment on The ladies of the blues, feminism, + witchy things

23: The week I got the Covid vaccine (and so much more!)

Posted on 13 Jun 202113 Jun 2021 by Elizabeth

I got my first dose of the Covid vaccine this week and that is most definitely the most important thing…

Posted in corona diaries, the week that was seriesTagged covid-19, summer, work2 Comments on 23: The week I got the Covid vaccine (and so much more!)

These Sunday vibes got me all excited about 2021: 10 days of intention. Day 3.

Posted on 3 Jan 202110 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

There’s nothing like a slow Sunday. And, even though I still have a week of holiday vacation before I had…

Posted in corona diaries, ritualsTagged slow living, sunday, UppsalaLeave a Comment on These Sunday vibes got me all excited about 2021: 10 days of intention. Day 3.

12 blessings + 12 months: A (pandemic) Thanksgiving tradition

Posted on 22 Nov 202022 Nov 2020 by Elizabeth

It’s time to kick off the holiday season with my annual 12 months + 12 blessings summary. Of course, this…

Posted in corona diaries, year summariesTagged blessings, corona diaries, holidays, home, thanksgivingLeave a Comment on 12 blessings + 12 months: A (pandemic) Thanksgiving tradition

Home again: The pandemic rages on + darkness settles in.

Posted on 24 Oct 202024 Oct 2020 by Elizabeth

Things aren’t going so well here in Sweden. Covid-19 cases are on the rise and my county/region has been the…

Posted in corona diariesTagged autumn, covid-19, darkness, sweden, working from homeLeave a Comment on Home again: The pandemic rages on + darkness settles in.

It’s midsummer weekend + this is my last Corona Diaries post

Posted on 19 Jun 202013 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

How is it already midsummer weekend? How is it already mid-late June? How wild has this ride been so far…

Posted in corona diaries, summer solsticeTagged backyard, black lives matter, litha, slow living, summer, working from home1 Comment on It’s midsummer weekend + this is my last Corona Diaries post

We were made for this: My Corona Diaries

Posted on 6 Jun 20206 Jun 2020 by Elizabeth

We were made for a time like this. Things are changing. A shift has occurred. And we are embarking on…

Posted in corona diariesTagged backyard, calling, coronavirus, intuition, springLeave a Comment on We were made for this: My Corona Diaries

How the new moon, sunshine, and family lifted me: My Corona Diaries

Posted on 30 May 202030 May 2020 by Elizabeth

I cannot seem to catch up with these posts. I keep thinking I’m going to get two done in one…

Posted in corona diariesTagged birthday, coronavirus, new moon, springLeave a Comment on How the new moon, sunshine, and family lifted me: My Corona Diaries

The restless nothingness of 9 weeks of working at home: My Corona Diaries

Posted on 22 May 202022 May 2020 by Elizabeth

I think it’s getting to me now. Working from home for two months. Still, I love being home. Like, I…

Posted in corona diariesTagged coronavirus, intuition, slow living, working from homeLeave a Comment on The restless nothingness of 9 weeks of working at home: My Corona Diaries

An intense week calls for a mini road trip: My Corona Diaries

Posted on 16 May 202016 May 2020 by Elizabeth

That happened. Two weeks went by without me documenting my own little life’s experiences in the midst of this global…

Posted in corona diariesTagged nature, öregrund, road trip, sea, sweden, working from homeLeave a Comment on An intense week calls for a mini road trip: My Corona Diaries

Why losing all of my routines is good: My Corona Diaries

Posted on 3 May 20203 May 2020 by Elizabeth

I seem to be losing all of my routines, y’all. And, I’m ok with it. I mean, I’m just rolling…

Posted in corona diariesTagged car, corona virus, covid-19, nature, routines2 Comments on Why losing all of my routines is good: My Corona Diaries

Life is everything all at once: Corona Diaries

Posted on 26 Apr 202026 Apr 2020 by Elizabeth

I think what Covid-19 and staying home is teaching me the most, so far, is that it is everything all…

Posted in corona diariesTagged coronavirus, covid-19, everyday life, spring fever4 Comments on Life is everything all at once: Corona Diaries

How I am finding freedom at home: My Corona Diaries

Posted on 18 Apr 202018 Apr 2020 by Elizabeth

It’s not that things have been lighter this week, but somehow it’s felt lighter. The news is still grim. Covid-19…

Posted in corona diariesTagged coronavirus, covid-19, freedom, present moment, spring2 Comments on How I am finding freedom at home: My Corona Diaries

The only way out is to go through: My Corona Diaries

Posted on 11 Apr 202028 Mar 2021 by Elizabeth

I feel like I’ve lived a year in a week. And the only way I can document it is to…

Posted in corona diaries, springTagged coronavirus, covid-19, easter, holy week, spring, wilderness1 Comment on The only way out is to go through: My Corona Diaries

I’m officially calling these weekly posts my “Corona Diaries”

Posted on 4 Apr 20204 Apr 2020 by Elizabeth

It’s the end of my 3rd week of working from home + I have now created a new category for…

Posted in corona diariesTagged coronavirus, covid-19, everyday life, fertility, liz+lina family, present moment, springLeave a Comment on I’m officially calling these weekly posts my “Corona Diaries”

How I’m finding meanings in these times

Posted on 29 Mar 202016 May 2021 by Elizabeth

It’s week two of working from home + a month or so into the pandemic. I can’t believe that that…

Posted in corona diariesTagged mystics, spring, working from home2 Comments on How I’m finding meanings in these times

Working from home gives me all the feels: My Covid-19 update

Posted on 22 Mar 20204 Apr 2020 by Elizabeth

Week one of me working from home is over + I am feeling all the feels. It’s like I’m spinning…

Posted in corona diaries, the seasonsTagged coronavirus, covid-19, equinox, home., spring, work, work space4 Comments on Working from home gives me all the feels: My Covid-19 update

Anchored to my soul: My response to the Corona pandemic

Posted on 15 Mar 20204 Apr 2020 by Elizabeth

Hi, friends. How are you doing? It’s crazy right now, isn’t it? Are you feeling it, is it affecting you…

Posted in corona diariesTagged anchored, contemplative life, corona virus, pandemic, slow living, swedenLeave a Comment on Anchored to my soul: My response to the Corona pandemic

Week Three: Get out there + break the rules

Posted on 30 Sep 201929 Sep 2019 by Elizabeth

This week’s challenge is inspired by all of those who are out there daring to break the rules. People like…

Posted in culture, fifty twoTagged black and white, break the rules, climate crisis, fifty two, street photography, urban lifeLeave a Comment on Week Three: Get out there + break the rules

I turned 44 and discovered that it’s all about Life + Death + Pa’lante

Posted on 29 Sep 201820 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

I turned 44 just a few days ago. But, in some ways, it feels like forever ago. Probably because I’ve…

Posted in autumn, culture, year summariesTagged birthday, christine blasey ford, justice, pa'lante, women's rights8 Comments on I turned 44 and discovered that it’s all about Life + Death + Pa’lante

April Wisdom: Saying yes to love is the bravest thing I have ever done

Posted on 4 Apr 20183 Apr 2018 by Elizabeth

It’s time for a guest post, you guys. I haven’t had one in a while and it is high time…

Posted in cultureTagged bravery, create your life, elders, guest post, love, memoir, wisdom, women3 Comments on April Wisdom: Saying yes to love is the bravest thing I have ever done

An open letter to the world from an American in Sweden: We won’t back down… from love

Posted on 8 Oct 20178 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

When America is at its best, our bond + our spirit… it’s unbreakable. – Jason Aldean It’s hard to be…

Posted in cultureTagged |expat|, American, current events, gun control, jason aldean, saturday night live, tom petty, USALeave a Comment on An open letter to the world from an American in Sweden: We won’t back down… from love

I’ve had enough of thoughts + prayers. I want to see empathy in action.

Posted on 6 Oct 20176 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

Why must something happen to us in order for us to begin to give a damn? How is it possible…

Posted in cultureTagged community, current events, justice, las vegas shooting, thoughts and prayersLeave a Comment on I’ve had enough of thoughts + prayers. I want to see empathy in action.

The real meaning of Independence Day

Posted on 4 Jul 20174 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

HAPPY 4th OF JULY, USA! ?? For all of us who are Americans, all around the world, we’re celebrating and remembering…

Posted in cultureTagged 4th of july, American, community, expat, fourth of july, hope, independence day, make a difference4 Comments on The real meaning of Independence Day

Inauguration Day 2017 // a.k.a. Resistance Day

Posted on 20 Jan 201720 Jan 2017 by Elizabeth

I’ve been at a loss as to what to say. Or how to say it. What I want to express,…

Posted in cultureTagged equality, Inaguration, inspiration, patti smith, president, resistance, revolution, social justice, USA4 Comments on Inauguration Day 2017 // a.k.a. Resistance Day

two weeks later + i do not accept the “new normal”

Posted on 23 Nov 201623 Nov 2016 by Elizabeth

two weeks ago, i was ready to pull an all-nighter. i had my wine, my popcorn, my twitter feed up…

Posted in cultureTagged activism, discrimination, election, equality, justice, racism, social justice, USA, vote, world peace8 Comments on two weeks later + i do not accept the “new normal”

10 things Native Americans have taught me

Posted on 12 Oct 201612 Oct 2016 by Elizabeth

“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Today is Columbus Day in the United States. It’s the day that has…

Posted in culture, in the wildTagged Be Love Live, columbus day, culture, indian, indian quotes, native american, peace, spirit, tolerance, wind river reservation4 Comments on 10 things Native Americans have taught me

fifteen ways nyc teaches me how to live

Posted on 11 Sep 201611 Sep 2016 by Elizabeth

fifteen years ago today, i was a mere 26 years old. i worked as a special education teacher in asheville,…

Posted in culture, nycTagged 9/11, inspiration, life lessons, live life, memorial, new york city, NYC, september 11, travel6 Comments on fifteen ways nyc teaches me how to live

an idyllic swedish summer weekend

Posted on 12 Jul 201612 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

Hello, friends! Happy new week to you all. I’m back from my lovely little weekend off the grid and ready…

Posted in culture, swedenTagged archipelago, camp, culture, family, globalism, refugees, skeppsgården, summer, sweden, travel5 Comments on an idyllic swedish summer weekend

If I stay silent, then I’m an oppressor too

Posted on 8 Jul 20168 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

I’ve watched both of the videos. The ones where police, in two different states, shoot two black men within 24…

Posted in cultureTagged black lives matter, hip hop, injustice, justice, macklemore, music, racism, rap, ryan lewis, USA, violence3 Comments on If I stay silent, then I’m an oppressor too

the week that i sought beauty in the pain // 23

Posted on 14 Jun 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

My heart is still heavy, and I am almost tempted to think that things will never change. The violence in…

Posted in culture, the week that was seriesTagged LGBTQ, life, live simply, namaste, orlando, peace., pulse danceclub, religion, spirit, violence, weekly updates8 Comments on the week that i sought beauty in the pain // 23

how håkan hellström inspires us to keep going

Posted on 12 Jun 201612 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

i’ve been excited about sharing this post with you for a week. a post about a truly inspiring + magical concert…

Posted in culture, swedenTagged concert, gothenburg, gun control, håkan hellström, music, orlando, orlando massacre, peace, pulse danceclub, summer, sweden, video, violence5 Comments on how håkan hellström inspires us to keep going

04.16 grounded // a playlist for finding inner peace

Posted on 6 Apr 20165 Apr 2016 by Elizabeth

How do you stay connected to your self? How do you find balance and listen to your soul? Where do…

Posted in culture, mixtapesTagged april playlist, grounded, mixed tapes, music, playlist, spirit, spirituality, spotify1 Comment on 04.16 grounded // a playlist for finding inner peace

a few thoughts on life + death + being back on the grid

Posted on 25 Mar 201625 Mar 2016 by Elizabeth

guess what i am doing, you guys?! blogging from bed! that’s right, we have finally gotten our internet and tv…

Posted in be, cultureTagged a balanced life, good friday, intentional living, jesus, off the grid, ordinary life, religion, spirituality7 Comments on a few thoughts on life + death + being back on the grid

a song for our journey on the long dark road

Posted on 17 Feb 201620 Feb 2016 by Elizabeth

some days our journeys feel exciting + adventurous – like a road trip on a summer’s day. windows rolled down….

Posted in cultureTagged ash wednesday, brave, cathedral, dark road, forest, journey, lent, music, sarah jarosz, video7 Comments on a song for our journey on the long dark road

10 books to start your year + feed your soul (in totally different ways)

Posted on 15 Jan 201612 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

hey you guys! have you gotten back into the groove of everyday life again? recovered from your holiday weeks (if…

Posted in cultureTagged big magic, books, cheryl strayed, elizabeth gilbert, inspiration, into the wild, nature, new york city, reading, spirit, travel9 Comments on 10 books to start your year + feed your soul (in totally different ways)

15 obscure words that i absolutely love

Posted on 13 Jan 20162 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

obviously i am a lover of words. i definitely use them a lot. and i’m super long-winded, no matter whether…

Posted in cultureTagged art, inspiration, literature, logophile, magic, meaning, word lover, words, writer, writing17 Comments on 15 obscure words that i absolutely love

week 52 // the week that was filled with holiday celebrations

Posted on 28 Dec 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

well, i thought that last week was the last week of the year, but it turns out that we have…

Posted in culture, the sacred everydayTagged anniversary, christmas, expat, family, holidays, present moment, sweden, traditions10 Comments on week 52 // the week that was filled with holiday celebrations

week fifty // the week that was all about one moment of light

Posted on 14 Dec 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

hey y’all. i’m gonna do things a little different this week. i had a good week last week, and was pretty…

Posted in be, culture, sweden, the seasonsTagged christian, darkness, december, light, lucia concert, music, pagan, st. lucia, tradition, video, youtube20 Comments on week fifty // the week that was all about one moment of light

reclaiming december // settling into our caves

Posted on 4 Dec 20154 Dec 2015 by Elizabeth

hello, friends. and happy weekend to you! i apologize right off to all of my southern hemisphere readers if some of…

Posted in be, cultureTagged advent, darkness, g.k. chesterton, mumford and sons, music, spirit, st francis of assisi, the cave, video7 Comments on reclaiming december // settling into our caves

one week later: living for flowers + candles

Posted on 20 Nov 201520 Nov 2015 by Elizabeth

the other day, i found an amazing video on Facebook. a parisian reporter was asking a young boy how he was…

Posted in culture, lifeTagged alive, family, inspiration, live life, love, paris, pinterest, terrorism, the simple things, violence, you tube6 Comments on one week later: living for flowers + candles

week forty six // the week i said “screw you” to my routines

Posted on 16 Nov 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

everything still feels so strange in light of how my first world life reflects on the happenings of this weekend around…

Posted in culture, the sacred everydayTagged follow your bliss, intentional living, present moment, routine, schedule, terrorism, violence in paris, vision10 Comments on week forty six // the week i said “screw you” to my routines

je t’aime paris: when you are scared, just look up

Posted on 14 Nov 201514 Nov 2015 by Elizabeth

you have to look closely, but the stars are there. i captured this image early friday morning, just hours before…

Posted in cultureTagged hope, les miserables, love, november 13, paris, peace, victor hugo, violence, violence in paris8 Comments on je t’aime paris: when you are scared, just look up

for the love of all things dark + creepy + macabre

Posted on 31 Oct 201514 Nov 2015 by Elizabeth

i love halloween. i love getting spooked. i love the mysterious + supernatural. i love dressing up, telling ghost stories,…

Posted in culture, samhainTagged all hallow's eve, black and white, creepy, dark, halloween, halloween images, pinterest, spooky7 Comments on for the love of all things dark + creepy + macabre

the loss of innocence in sweden

Posted on 23 Oct 201523 Oct 2015 by Elizabeth

my heart is heavy today. the country that i call home now, the country that is my second home, has…

Posted in cultureTagged culture, hate crimes, peace, school violence, society, sweden, trollhätten, violence7 Comments on the loss of innocence in sweden

the zen of drinking tea. and a recipe for a cup of peace.

Posted on 22 Oct 201522 Oct 2015 by Elizabeth

“Who would then deny that when I am sipping tea in my tearoom I am swallowing the whole universe with…

Posted in culture, gatheringsTagged drinks, honey ginger lemon tea, recipe, simple tea recipe, soul, spirit, tea, zen5 Comments on the zen of drinking tea. and a recipe for a cup of peace.

i think we need to learn to tuck the darkness in

Posted on 15 Oct 201515 Oct 2015 by Elizabeth

i promise i’m not depressed. really. but, i did say that i was going to focus on trying to embrace…

Posted in be, cultureTagged bowerbirds, darkness, hope, journey, music, october, playlist, video5 Comments on i think we need to learn to tuck the darkness in

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