search expand
Skip to content
be love live

be love live

slow living in rhythm with nature

  • home
    • be | slow spirituality
      • meditation
      • rituals
      • the moon
      • the months
    • love | seasonal living
      • sacred space
      • gatherings
      • create + inspire
      • year summaries
      • the week that was series
    • live | soulful travel
      • europe
        • germany
        • greece
        • ireland
        • france
        • spain
        • sweden
      • usa
        • georgia
        • florida
        • new england
        • north carolina
        • nyc
      • culture
      • corona diaries
      • lgbtqai+
  • about
    • the website
    • the woman
    • the story
    • mystic. spiritualist. mentor.
    • contact
  • autumn
    • lughnasadh
    • autumn equinox
    • all autumn posts
  • winter
    • samhain
    • winter solstice
    • all winter posts
  • spring
    • imbolc
    • spring equinox
    • all spring posts
  • summer
    • beltane
    • summer solstice
    • all summer posts
  • archives
    • 2022
    • 2021
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2015
    • 2014
    • 2013
    • 2012
    • 2011

Category: life

When the dark season spills out into everyday life

Posted on 16 Oct 202216 Oct 2022 by Elizabeth

The dark season surrounds me this year. Or, rather, I am consciously dropping into it. But, it is also spilling…

Posted in autumn, lifeTagged autumn, darkness, grief6 Comments on When the dark season spills out into everyday life

Where did October go + why didn’t I find magic?

Posted on 2 Nov 201920 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

Well, that happened. October flew by. Looking back, I feel like it was all a blur. I don’t even know…

Posted in autumn, lifeTagged autumn, magic, october, summary2 Comments on Where did October go + why didn’t I find magic?

How nature’s call to rest heals my body + my soul

Posted on 28 Aug 201928 Aug 2019 by Elizabeth

“rest”. i heard my body say. “rest.” and so i did. suffering from a  late summer cold, i am home…

Posted in lifeTagged change of seasons, intuition, nature, sick, spiritLeave a Comment on How nature’s call to rest heals my body + my soul

Mondays are for sharing random thoughts

Posted on 13 May 201913 May 2019 by Elizabeth

The long summer nights have officially returned + that means Mondays are the perfect time to share some random thoughts….

Posted in lifeTagged blogging, summer, the sacred everydayLeave a Comment on Mondays are for sharing random thoughts

Vacation is over + it’s time for a whole new work vibe

Posted on 20 Aug 201819 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

I like to write to you as if we are continuing an ongoing conversation. So, let’s pick up where we…

Posted in life, swedenTagged positive vibes, summer, vacation, workLeave a Comment on Vacation is over + it’s time for a whole new work vibe

This Is Me: Week 4. How to start sprinkling your stardust

Posted on 16 Mar 201816 Mar 2018 by Elizabeth

I hope that you’re well today and that the past 4 weeks have given you a chance to explore, or…

Posted in be, lifeTagged enlightenment, lent, retreat, soul, stardust, this is me, true self2 Comments on This Is Me: Week 4. How to start sprinkling your stardust

How I envision my life will be + why it matters

Posted on 14 Mar 201814 Mar 2018 by Elizabeth

There is this crazy balance, I think, to be found in living in the present + casting a vision for…

Posted in lifeTagged create your life, dreams, envision, goals, intentions2 Comments on How I envision my life will be + why it matters

the week that i focused on my soul // 50

Posted on 19 Dec 201619 Dec 2016 by Elizabeth

In the end of November, with the beginning of the season of Advent, I re-invented my morning meditation time. Knowing…

Posted in life, meditationTagged advent, darkness, intentional living, intentions, morning rituals, simple living, slow living, spirit, weekly updates2 Comments on the week that i focused on my soul // 50

how i became a photographer

Posted on 20 Oct 201620 Oct 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s all thanks to my dad. you see, as a child, i grew up with my dad documenting everything. and…

Posted in lifeTagged birthday, dad, family., inspiration, life, photography6 Comments on how i became a photographer

How I am turning intention into action so I can blow my own damn mind

Posted on 6 Sep 20166 Sep 2016 by Elizabeth

I want to be self-disciplined. I want to say that I am a motivated, effective, productive person. But I don’t…

Posted in life, life coachingTagged evolve, life coach, motivation, positive, priorities, transformLeave a Comment on How I am turning intention into action so I can blow my own damn mind

the week that was the reynolds vacation (part 3)

Posted on 21 Aug 201621 Aug 2016 by Elizabeth

oh my gosh, you guys. i totally forgot that i haven’t posted the rest of my beach photos + stories….

Posted in atlantic beach, life, usaTagged atlantic beach, beach, family, fireworks, summer, traditions, vacation4 Comments on the week that was the reynolds vacation (part 3)

so this happened

Posted on 29 May 201629 May 2016 by Elizabeth

i am not ashamed at all that i have spent the better part of my weekend so far in bed…

Posted in create + inspire, life, sacred spaceTagged art, belovelive, blog design, blogging, create, creativity, inspiration, life coach, web design, weekend, wordpress2 Comments on so this happened

12 things i am putting on my summer bucket list

Posted on 5 May 201620 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

today, i’ve got the day off – from now until monday actually!! – and the weather here in sweden is…

Posted in life, the seasonsTagged bucket list, family, life, summer, summer bucket list, sweden, travel, USA, vacation10 Comments on 12 things i am putting on my summer bucket list

what if it’s not this or that, but everything all at once?

Posted on 19 Apr 201619 Apr 2016 by Elizabeth

i have some old ghosts that showed up unexpectedly last week. i got called to the principal’s office one day….

Posted in be, lifeTagged balance, be true to yourself, decisions, employment, follow your bliss, job, live authentic, spirituality, travel, work8 Comments on what if it’s not this or that, but everything all at once?

when life tells you to “evolve + be brave”

Posted on 3 Feb 20163 Feb 2016 by Elizabeth

fuck. i’m pissed. at the universe. just when i truly was feeling that the energy around me was all about…

Posted in life, the monthsTagged adventure, brave, intentional living, journey, moving, slow living, spirit, Uppsala32 Comments on when life tells you to “evolve + be brave”

december 26 // celebrating six years of marriage

Posted on 26 Dec 201527 Dec 2015 by Elizabeth

On this day, 6 years ago, I looked out this very same window, to take in this very same morning…

Posted in lbgtqai+, life, norrköpingTagged |expat|, anniversary, equality., life, love, marriage, same sex marriage, sweden16 Comments on december 26 // celebrating six years of marriage

week forty seven // the week that i almost missed it all

Posted on 23 Nov 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

i had a post all written out and ready to go with my photos from this past week. i was…

Posted in be, life, the sacred everydayTagged architecture, Be Love Live, life, ordinary life, photography, present moment, truth, Uppsala13 Comments on week forty seven // the week that i almost missed it all

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 four // two ways to celebrate life + death

Posted on 2 Nov 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s no secret that i love holidays. and one of the perks of being in an bi-national marriage is that…

Posted in gatherings, life, the sacred everydayTagged all saint's day, celebrate, cemetery, expat, family, friends, halloween, holidays, tradition9 Comments on week forty four // two ways to celebrate life + death

// week thirty nine // the one where liz turns 41

Posted on 28 Sep 201527 Sep 2015 by Elizabeth

hello, friends! happy monday! did you get to see the moon last night?! did you feel the magic and gaze…

Posted in life, the sacred everydayTagged adventures, beer, birthday, challenges, family, friends, Uppsala, wine15 Comments on // week thirty nine // the one where liz turns 41

// week thirty seven // the answer is blowin in the wind

Posted on 14 Sep 201513 Sep 2015 by Elizabeth

happy monday to you! here we are again, at the start of a new week. i still feel as if…

Posted in be, life, the sacred everydayTagged blowing in the wind, folk music, follow your bliss, grass, lyrics, nature, peter paul and mary, transitions, video, vimeo2 Comments on // week thirty seven // the answer is blowin in the wind

my routine upgrade: how to keep making sh*t happen

Posted on 8 Sep 20158 Sep 2015 by Elizabeth

time to create a new routine. last march, when i moved into the apartment where i currently live, i created…

Posted in lifeTagged commitment, daily life, effectiveness, everyday, freelance, live authentic, routine, schedule, work, writing15 Comments on my routine upgrade: how to keep making sh*t happen

// week thirty three // how to end your staycation with a bang

Posted on 17 Aug 201517 Aug 2015 by Elizabeth

well, folks, that’s it. summer vacation/staycation has now come to an end. it’s the first monday back to ritual +…

Posted in life, norrköping, the sacred everydayTagged august festival, concert, fireworks, photography, summer, sweden, vacation7 Comments on // week thirty three // how to end your staycation with a bang

the art of traveling spontaneously: a weekend in stockholm

Posted on 12 Aug 20156 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

the older i get, the less i want to plan. i think that feeling comes from the understanding that aging…

Posted in life, stockholm, travelTagged airbnb, shopping, södermalm, spontaneity, summer, taoism, travel, vacation5 Comments on the art of traveling spontaneously: a weekend in stockholm

// week thirty one (part 1) // north carolina meets sweden

Posted on 3 Aug 20155 Aug 2015 by Elizabeth

alright. i’m blessed beyond belief. and because i am so grateful for so many different things this week, i am…

Posted in life, stockholm, the sacred everydayTagged drottningholm, family., friends, gratitude, life, live life, my brother, sweden, travel, Uppsala4 Comments on // week thirty one (part 1) // north carolina meets sweden

mom + dad: still riding through it all together after 44 years

Posted on 26 Jun 201526 Jun 2015 by Elizabeth

i got this adorable, fabulous photo from my mom the other day. it’s just a regular day for my parents…

Posted in culture, lifeTagged anniversary, family., live life, love, marriage, parents, relationships, wedding anniversary8 Comments on mom + dad: still riding through it all together after 44 years

// week twenty five // midsummer + other little moments

Posted on 22 Jun 201522 Jun 2015 by Elizabeth

happy summer (or winter) friends! we have made it through the solstice, and are on a new journey now. some…

Posted in life, the sacred everydayTagged family., instagram, iphoneography, midsummer, nature, photography, sunsets, sweden, UppsalaLeave a Comment on // week twenty five // midsummer + other little moments

// week twenty four // the first peek at swedish summer

Posted on 15 Jun 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s monday again! and, we’ve got a short week here in sweden. friday is midsummer’s eve, so everyone will be off…

Posted in life, meditation, the sacred everydayTagged instagram, life, nature, photography, summer, sunshine, Uppsala2 Comments on // week twenty four // the first peek at swedish summer

| week twenty three | a spectacular wedding, an international visitor + keeping the balance

Posted on 9 Jun 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

hello, friends! i do believe that i have returned to the land of the (regular) living after an intense, wonderful,…

Posted in life, the sacred everydayTagged family., friends, home., hospitality, june, life, sweden, Uppsala, visitors, wedding4 Comments on | week twenty three | a spectacular wedding, an international visitor + keeping the balance

week twenty two | asheville vibes, pubs, and friends

Posted on 1 Jun 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

happy monday, friends! i hope your last week of may was a good one. if i am honest with you,…

Posted in asheville, life, the sacred everydayTagged beer, friends, home., hospitality, june, nature, pub, sunset, sweden, Uppsala, visitors4 Comments on week twenty two | asheville vibes, pubs, and friends

| week twenty one |

Posted on 25 May 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

i miss doing a weekly photo update. sharing the random little snippets of my life that i capture on my…

Posted in life, stockholm, the sacred everydayTagged beer, birthday, gratitude, live authentic, live life, nature, photo journal, photography, sweden2 Comments on | week twenty one |

5 steps to creating a zen work space + making your dreams come true

Posted on 10 Apr 201526 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

if there is one thing that i have learned about getting stuff done (other than needing to have a daily…

Posted in life, sacred spaceTagged daily life in uppsala, decorating, design, desk, inspiration, interior design, minimalism, work, work space, zen6 Comments on 5 steps to creating a zen work space + making your dreams come true

one powerful week: a photo essay

Posted on 21 Mar 201522 Mar 2015 by Elizabeth

sunday at home monday moments of peace tuesday: strategizing, enjoying the sun, knocking on doors to create opportunities, celebrating st….

Posted in be, life, photographyTagged daily life in uppsala, energy, follow your bliss, home., photo essay, photography, spring, Uppsala2 Comments on one powerful week: a photo essay

four favorites friday

Posted on 27 Feb 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

helloooo friday! they just keep coming faster + faster it seems. i can barely get a handle on it. it…

Posted in life, listsTagged daily life in uppsala, home., introvert, mantra, minimalist waredrobe, sanskrit, university, weekend2 Comments on four favorites friday

ten things i learned during my first three weeks in uppsala

Posted on 22 Feb 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

hello, friends! i sure hope your weekend has been/is great. good news here. today we hit the halfway mark. we…

Posted in life, lists, the sacred everydayTagged |expat|, daily life in uppsala, home., moving to uppsala, sweden, top ten, Uppsala13 Comments on ten things i learned during my first three weeks in uppsala

playing tour guide in uppsala

Posted on 20 Feb 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

happy friday, everyone! i’ve been super busy the past 2 days + i just thought i’d say hello and wish…

Posted in life, sweden, the sacred everydayTagged |expat|, americans, champagne, daily life in uppsala, fika, friends, girl's night, Uppsala, visitors2 Comments on playing tour guide in uppsala

stockholm is for lovers

Posted on 15 Feb 201526 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

for valentine’s day, my love and i took the 30 minute train ride from uppsala to stockholm. how amazing is…

Posted in life, stockholm, swedenTagged coffee, daily life in uppsala, fika, film, love, marriage, musicals, people, sweden, travel, valentine's day2 Comments on stockholm is for lovers

a walk with mom

Posted on 13 Feb 201526 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

the other day i was headed downtown to the library so i could hook up to the free wifi and…

Posted in lifeTagged |expat|, city life, daily life in uppsala, family., outdoors, sweden, Uppsala, urban, walk7 Comments on a walk with mom

welcome to uppsala!

Posted on 6 Feb 201526 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

i’ve had a a few days now to start to find my way around uppsala. i knew some very basic…

Posted in life, swedenTagged city life, daily life in uppsala, scandinavia, snow, streets, sweden, Uppsala, urban, winter10 Comments on welcome to uppsala!

silence + simplicity: my first 6 weeks in uppsala have begun

Posted on 3 Feb 201526 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

it’s monday. and everything is new again. how many times have i done this? you know, started over or started anew….

Posted in be, lifeTagged basics, daily life in uppsala, expatriate, moving to sweden, new chapter, silence, simplicity, Uppsala12 Comments on silence + simplicity: my first 6 weeks in uppsala have begun

three week limbo period: complete!

Posted on 1 Feb 201520 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

you’ll never guess what we are doing today… we’re moving! this week we finally found a place to live in…

Posted in life, the sacred everydayTagged adventure, expat, family., moving, moving to sweden, new chapter, quote, road dahl, Uppsala6 Comments on three week limbo period: complete!

when life is like the movies

Posted on 29 Jan 201520 Aug 2015 by Elizabeth

there is a scene in one of my favorite movies, ‘you”ve got mail’, that, when i see it, i think…

Posted in culture, lifeTagged coffeeshop, dreams, eats + drinks, fika, film, meg ryan, movies, sweden, tom hanks, you've got mail5 Comments on when life is like the movies

let’s get this party started

Posted on 8 Jan 201526 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

well, time is moving quickly + there’s much to be done! my love + i returned home from washington, dc…

Posted in asheville, lifeTagged allied, daily life in asheville, emotions, home., movers, moving, moving to sweden, packing6 Comments on let’s get this party started

2014 | my year of travel :: spirituality :: wilderness

Posted on 31 Dec 201426 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

endings + beginnings. that’s what i’m thinking about this morning, one of my last mornings sitting up all alone in…

Posted in be, in the wild, life, sweden, travel, year summariesTagged 2015, family., new year's eve, people, photography, spirit, travel, wildernessLeave a Comment on 2014 | my year of travel :: spirituality :: wilderness

empowered :: find your word for 2015|part 2.

Posted on 30 Dec 201427 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

yesterday i shared with you all my word for 2015: empowered! and, i also invited you to take part in…

Posted in be, lifeTagged 2015, empowered, find your word, follow your bliss, meditations, new year, new york city, pinterest1 Comment on empowered :: find your word for 2015|part 2.

meditation mondays: find your word for 2015

Posted on 29 Dec 201427 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

for the past few years, i’ve chosen a word as a guide to inspire me throughout the year. something to…

Posted in be, lifeTagged empowered, find your word, follow your bliss, goal setting, intentions, meditations, new year, word of the year, words7 Comments on meditation mondays: find your word for 2015

celebrating five years of marriage!

Posted on 26 Dec 201426 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

while most of you celebrate boxing day or annandag jul (sweden’s second day of christmas) or simply rest up from…

Posted in lbgtqai+, lifeTagged anniversary, daily life in asheville, marriage, my love., people, wedding, wife5 Comments on celebrating five years of marriage!

merry christmas eve: bringing sweden to the states

Posted on 24 Dec 201420 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

god jul!! hello, friends! can you believe that it is christmas eve already? how did that happen?! things are pretty…

Posted in gatherings, lifeTagged christmas, christmas eve, daily life in asheville, expat, family., holiday, joy, jul, peace., sweden4 Comments on merry christmas eve: bringing sweden to the states

Posts navigation

1 2 … 6 Next

About Liz

About Liz

Mystic. Theologian. Mentor. | Wanderer. Homebody. Photographer. French fry lover. Moon-gazer. Roadtripper. Wine + beer connoisseur. North Carolina-raised. Sweden-settled. Daughter. Aunt. Sister. Wife.

trending

15 obscure words that i absolutely love
7 | The week that the full moon + I manifested two job offers!
five reasons she's the best thing that ever happened to me
how to connect with nature: a meditation on the four elements
Powered by Miniva WordPress Theme