Last week, I mentioned that I follow the old Celtic calendar and welcome autumn with the beginning of August. It…
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Summer 2022: The Archipelago
There are a few things that make up a typical summer in Sweden. Long, bright nights. Ice cream. Weeks off…
15 – 17 | The weeks that showed me the violence of spring
I’ve heard it said that the violence of spring is a better way to describe the season of waking +…
The full hunter’s moon ushers in October’s final release
I’m no hunter. Nor do I want to be. Well, not in the traditional sense, at least. But, October’s full…
Embracing that dark, moody October energy
I didn’t really have anything specifically in mind for today’s MOTM (mood of the month) post – which may be…
There is 5th season of the year + it’s everything I never knew I needed
I think I’ve always known that there is a 5th season without really knowing it. I’ve felt it… mostly in…
28 (for real): The week that I was one with Swedish nature
It’s not as cozy + amazing as it sounds. And at the same time, it’s true… I was absolutely one…
Slow. Simple. Wild. Welcome to Summer 2020.
we’ve hit the halfway mark of the year + have now entered summer 2020 (or winter 2020, for you southern…
An intense week calls for a mini road trip: My Corona Diaries
That happened. Two weeks went by without me documenting my own little life’s experiences in the midst of this global…
Why losing all of my routines is good: My Corona Diaries
I seem to be losing all of my routines, y’all. And, I’m ok with it. I mean, I’m just rolling…
How the moon cycles offer simple magic for everyday life
Following the moon cycles isn’t mean to be a complicated thing, I believe. It doesn’t have to be some elaborate…
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…
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…
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…
Equinox Rituals: How to move forward when you feel off
Whoa, lovelies. It’s weird right now. Or is it just me? I feel so very off. Last week’s pause at…
A long weekend in the Swedish mountains. Part 2.
It’s totally possible to head to a ski resort for a long weekend in the mountains and not ski. And…
Monthly Medicine: The invisible magical space of February
I need me some space. I sailed through the first few weeks of January, experiencing a little cosmic disruption +…
The week that felt like the actual beginning of the New Year
Four weeks into 2019 and it finally feels like I have crossed into the New Year. I guess this is…
Midwinter Rituals: Leap into the New Moon
If you’re waiting for a sign, then this is it. There is no time like now. In fact, this is…
12 months + 12 blessings: My annual Thanksgiving tradition
It’s the official beginning of the holiday season + I love starting it off with a review of 12 blessings since the last holiday season!
This autumn’s got me feeling all of cozy, moody vibes
I know that it is still autumn for us in the northern hemisphere. And, I am not wishing time away….
An autumn weekend in Östersund, Sweden // part one
Two weeks ago, I was in the small city of Östersund, Sweden with my lovely wife. It was my 44th…
Waterfalls, fog, and those killer North Carolina mountain views
Hi, you guys! I’m back from the States, back in Sweden, back to blogging, and about to be back to…
3 ways July is medicine for your wild soul
In my world, July is like the space between. It’s not a transition month – in my opinion, like June…
May 2018: Basking in the glow of early summer moments
May burst on the scene with light + warmth + a feeling of pure bliss. And a sudden vibe of…
Why we should practice being lost
Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here, And you…
The unexpected routine that sets the tone for my weekend
I started a routine during the holidays that has seemed to just stick with me. Of course, during the holidays…
January’s super blue blood moon: It almost feels like too much
It feels appropriate that there is a super blue blood full moon hidden behind snow clouds this morning as I…
02. The week that was… confusing.
Who starts the year confused? I know there’s no way to know what’s going to happen this year, but this…
Day 16: The pain of being present in the dark
I’m over it. Work, that is. Oh, don’t worry. There’s nothing wrong. My job is just as fabulous as it…
Day 15: A slow shift under the guidance of 2017’s last new moon
New moons are for beginnings. And, even though this new moon is appearing as 2017’s last new moon of the…
Day 14: Dig deep + get grounded… nature is gonna be magical this week.
Oh lordy, time is moving fast. Happy 3rd Sunday in Advent, my friends. Can you believe it?! Next Sunday is Christmas…
8 things to remember this Halloween (that will change your life)
Happy Halloween, lovelies. Who loves this day? Who doesn’t really get it? And who feels that it’s just a little…
Why we should tap into our wild + native souls
This month, I’m creating + embarking on a vision quest. An internal one. Because I deeply feel that it is…
Making the most of this year’s natural flow from September to October
You know how life sometimes just seems to happen to us? Like that feeling of having the rug ripped out…
Summer of 17: My top Asheville-area spots for getting back to nature
In the summer in North Carolina, when I’m not drinking beer (ok, sometimes when I am also drinking beer), then…
Time to hit that big ole reset button: Happy Solar Eclipse + First Day of School
There’s a total solar eclipse AND it’s the first day of school today. And if that ain’t reason to think…
Why I think we should let June’s full moon be a turning point
Ahhh… a full moon. Is there anybody else out there that just loves it when the full moon rises once…
Tonight’s new moon is ushering a new season for us – what will you begin to manifest?
Hello, my lovelies. It feels like it’s been a while since I tapped on these keys + sent out a…
The legend of the Wesak Full Moon: A lesson in how to ebb + flow with the universe
We’ve made it to Wednesday already! And, this Wednesday is a full moon and I love full moon days. So,…
My 10 favorite places on earth (so far)
This is gonna be a list post. I love list posts. So, I’m gonna gather up some photos + make a…
Into The Wild: When all you seek is just a little bit of peace + quiet
The desert, the wilderness, can be a silent, solitary place. A place where we can go, whether physically or internally,…
10 things I love about the Yellow Villa
One year ago we bought our apartment. It was an unexpected move, and originally we had no intention of buying. But,…
My one tip for finding inspiration when you are uninspired.
February is blowing by. Usually the longest-feeling, shortest month of the year seems to take forever. But, so far, not…
the longest night of the year: sinking into the winter solstice
i woke this morning before 6. just before my alarm went off. as i pried open my eyes +…
the week that i felt like myself again // 48
i don’t know if it is the magic of the holiday season or what, but somehow i found myself feeling…
the week that really f*cking sucked // 43
finally. october is almost over. i’ve never had anything against october, friends. in fact, i’ve often loved this month because…
the week that i had to look for the beauty // 41
i have a confession. for as much as i say that it’s up to us to make ordinary days extraordinary,…