Back in early January I scribbled a little pie chart in my journal. First, I brainstormed a bunch of intentions…
January sure was a long month of hibernating + emerging
2020’s First New Moon calls forth our soul’s gifts
this year’s first new moon phase is like when you’ve let out a long, deep breath. it’s that empty, quiet…
A simple holiday: Family, travel, and one big anniversary
We’re 2 weeks into the new year and I am finally sitting down to document what turned out to be…
A new age arrives with 2020’s first full moon
welcome to not only a new year, but to a new age, my friends. and the first full moon of…
It’s 2020 and this year I mean business
Happy 2020, y’all! I’ve been feeling the energies of this year for a while now. They started creeping in during…
The end of an era: A photo journey from the past 10 years
A new year + a new decade is upon us. My mind does not even comprehend that in 2 days…
The Medicine of the Dawn: Welcoming a new age
A new day is dawning + these cozy middle days are the perfect time to think about how we want to think about the upcoming year. Are we ready to let a new age unfold ?
The Medicine of the Evergreen: Hope in the dark
In the cold + dark of winter, we are in desperate need of hope. But, I dare say that the…
The Medicine of the Reindeer: Getting back to you
It’s week two of the Medicine of Midwinter. And this week is a mystical + magical journey. But, we do…
Thanksgiving in Paris: Eat, drink, and be merry
My cousin lives in Paris. And back in September we were chatting with each other about how long it had…
The Medicine of the Dark: Enter the night + discover your light
Ahhhhh…December is here with all of it’s magic + mystery + medicine. And it feels absolutely amazing. I truly believe…
Something new is born under November’s dark new moon
November’s dark new moon is the perfect time to plant seeds. To dream dreams. To let the darkest days of…
Ireland: Work + play during a long weekend visit
Two weeks ago, I had the pure joy of visiting Ireland for the 4th or 5th time. Obviously, I’ve lost…
My rituals for this weekend’s portal into the new year
All births begin in the dark. There is a passage from nothingness to somethingness, from chaos to order, from emptiness…
Where did October go + why didn’t I find magic?
Well, that happened. October flew by. Looking back, I feel like it was all a blur. I don’t even know…
This year I am frightened by all of those moody October vibes
Happy October, y’all. Anyone out there as excited – and frightened – as I am? Every single year, without fail,…
Week Three: Get out there + break the rules
This week’s challenge is inspired by all of those who are out there daring to break the rules. People like…
Why it’s so hard for me to release in order to receive
Do you ever have a month or a year that you just don’t want to end? You know, a time…
Week Two: The apocalypse now challenge
Well, it’s official. This challenge is a challenge. Somehow I was able to snag some photos + complete this week’s…
The medicine of Mabon: lessons for the autumn equinox
Come Mabon, come my favorite time of year. It is the day that initiates the season that I love most…
Week One + the book behind the challenge
A week ago, I introduced a photography challenge that I’m going to embark on for the next 52 weeks. Well,…
Moon bathing under the full harvest moon
Happy Harvest Moon, lovelies. It’s officially time to shift seasons now. And, I just had to get outside under the…
Why running away to Stockholm may be just what you need
A week or so ago my wife + I were sick. I was home for days and then she got…
Coming Soon: 52 weeks of photography
Inspired by a weekend in Stockholm with my wife, I’ve decided to embark on a challenge for the next 52…
9 reasons this old soul loves September
Let’s just start with the main reason I love September. 1. September baby It’s my birthday month. I mean, really….
The New Moon is healing me + I’m feeling all kinds of earthy magic.
I am in need of some serious healing vibes. This is day 3 of me being sick at home. My…
How nature’s call to rest heals my body + my soul
“rest”. i heard my body say. “rest.” and so i did. suffering from a late summer cold, i am home…
Transitional vibes between summer + autumn are a real thing
Home from summer in the States I’ve been feeling all the transitional vibes since returning to Sweden after summer vacay…
Midsummer Rituals: Stepping into our Priestess power
Well, here we are. It’s the last post in my Midsummer Rituals series and the Priestess card gives us a…
Midsummer Rituals: Aligned with the Great Sun
Happy Solstice, loves. What a time of magic + illumination is it! A time when we find ourselves aligned with…
Midsummer Rituals: The importance of Soul Protection
Today’s Midsummer Rituals post is gonna be super short. And that’s because I writing this by the gate, waiting to…
Midsummer Rituals: How a Mintakan soul found her home
I remember looking up in the night sky as teenager. I was on a camping trip with my family and…
Midsummer Rituals: The Abundance of a Full Moon with No Boundaries
I’m gonna go way off on a limb with this Midsummer Rituals post. There is an abundance of energy occurring…
Midsummer Rituals: The Medicine of the Earth
I’ve been known to regularly hug trees, talk to flowers, and take 30 minutes to make my 15 minute walk…
Midsummer Rituals: A Sacred Journey needs a Niggle
Life has been a whirlwind lately. So, it’s time for a sacred journey. And if I think back, it’s been…
Midsummer Rituals: The Truth of Sisterhood of the Rose
Do you ever let yourself think that you’re here for a reason? Do you believe that you have a specific…
Midsummer Rituals: The Magic of Awakening
You see? Even though we let it all crumble down, even though we surrendered to the scariness of the unknown,…
Midsummer Rituals: When it all comes crumbling down
It’s a good thing we started this series with the Warrior Woman because it seems like today everything comes crumbling…
Midsummer Rituals: The call of the Warrior Woman
june is here. ❍ and that means that there is a shift in the energy in the air. you know,…
Mondays are for sharing random thoughts
The long summer nights have officially returned + that means Mondays are the perfect time to share some random thoughts….
An active intention for the New Moon in Taurus. Really?
Lately my intention for each new moon has been super powerful. They have been building on each other in the…
The rituals that take me from work to weekend
I clock out of work at lunch on Fridays – which is a super luxury, I know. And, if I…
The summer season begins today! Here’s why:
Most of us celebrate the midsummer holiday in June as the beginning of summer season. But, why? Midsummer is actually…
Taurus season: Staying close to the earth
It’s easy to get carried away after a high. You know what I mean… those great mountaintop moments, those inspiring…
Why this has been one of the best spring staycations ever
I’ve been tweaking + rewriting + updating my website for a couple of weeks now. But, I’ve really spent some…
16 things I’ve been doing in April
Mid-April. What the heck? Just when I think that things are going to drag on, time keeps right on flying…
Things are changing + I am celebrating 8 years on belovelive
Hello, friends. And welcome to my own little celebration for belovelive.com. Monday, April 1, I will have been blogging +…
Equinox Rituals: The signs of spring
It takes a while for the seasons to change. Even though the calendar says that one day it’s winter +…