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Tag: nature

There are 3 phases of autumn: This week we enter phase 2!

Posted on 28 Aug 202228 Aug 2022 by Elizabeth

Last week, I mentioned that I follow the old Celtic calendar and welcome autumn with the beginning of August. It…

Posted in autumnTagged august, autumn, nature, seasonal living, wheel of the year2 Comments on There are 3 phases of autumn: This week we enter phase 2!

Summer 2022: The Archipelago

Posted on 30 Jul 202230 Jul 2022 by Elizabeth

There are a few things that make up a typical summer in Sweden. Long, bright nights. Ice cream. Weeks off…

Posted in summer, swedenTagged archipelago, nature, summer, vacation3 Comments on Summer 2022: The Archipelago

15 – 17 | The weeks that showed me the violence of spring

Posted on 1 May 20221 May 2022 by Elizabeth

I’ve heard it said that the violence of spring is a better way to describe the season of waking +…

Posted in beltaneTagged beltane, grief, nature, spring, zola the cat4 Comments on 15 – 17 | The weeks that showed me the violence of spring

The full hunter’s moon ushers in October’s final release

Posted on 21 Oct 202121 Oct 2021 by Elizabeth

I’m no hunter. Nor do I want to be. Well, not in the traditional sense, at least. But, October’s full…

Posted in mood of the month, samhain, the moonTagged full moon, nature, october, releaseLeave a Comment on The full hunter’s moon ushers in October’s final release

Embracing that dark, moody October energy

Posted on 6 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 by Elizabeth

I didn’t really have anything specifically in mind for today’s MOTM (mood of the month) post – which may be…

Posted in autumn, mood of the monthTagged moody, nature, october, witchLeave a Comment on Embracing that dark, moody October energy

There is 5th season of the year + it’s everything I never knew I needed

Posted on 29 Aug 202129 Aug 2021 by Elizabeth

I think I’ve always known that there is a 5th season without really knowing it. I’ve felt it… mostly in…

Posted in late summerTagged earth, harvest, late summer, nature5 Comments on There is 5th season of the year + it’s everything I never knew I needed

28 (for real): The week that I was one with Swedish nature

Posted on 22 Jul 202122 Jul 2021 by Elizabeth

It’s not as cozy + amazing as it sounds. And at the same time, it’s true… I was absolutely one…

Posted in summer, the week that was seriesTagged archipelago, nature, summer, swedenLeave a Comment on 28 (for real): The week that I was one with Swedish nature

Slow. Simple. Wild. Welcome to Summer 2020.

Posted on 22 Jun 202013 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

we’ve hit the halfway mark of the year + have now entered summer 2020 (or winter 2020, for you southern…

Posted in summer solsticeTagged midsummer, nature, solstice. litha, summer, wheel of the yearLeave a Comment on Slow. Simple. Wild. Welcome to Summer 2020.

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

How the moon cycles offer simple magic for everyday life

Posted on 23 Feb 202023 Feb 2020 by Elizabeth

Following the moon cycles isn’t mean to be a complicated thing, I believe. It doesn’t have to be some elaborate…

Posted in the moonTagged moon phases, nature, new moon2 Comments on How the moon cycles offer simple magic for everyday life

The Medicine of the Evergreen: Hope in the dark

Posted on 18 Dec 201915 Dec 2019 by Elizabeth

In the cold + dark of winter, we are in desperate need of hope. But, I dare say that the…

Posted in midwinter ritualsTagged evergreen tree, midwinter, nature, pagan, winterLeave a Comment on The Medicine of the Evergreen: Hope in the dark

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

Midsummer Rituals: The Medicine of the Earth

Posted on 15 Jun 201913 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

I’ve been known to regularly hug trees, talk to flowers, and take 30 minutes to make my 15 minute walk…

Posted in midsummer rituals, summer solsticeTagged earth, earth medicine, midsummer rituals, nature, summerLeave a Comment on Midsummer Rituals: The Medicine of the Earth

Equinox Rituals: How to move forward when you feel off

Posted on 13 Mar 201913 Mar 2019 by Elizabeth

Whoa, lovelies. It’s weird right now. Or is it just me? I feel so very off. Last week’s pause at…

Posted in beTagged equinox rituals, nature2 Comments on Equinox Rituals: How to move forward when you feel off

A long weekend in the Swedish mountains. Part 2.

Posted on 9 Feb 20199 Feb 2019 by Elizabeth

It’s totally possible to head to a ski resort for a long weekend in the mountains and not ski. And…

Posted in swedenTagged lindvallen, mountains, nature, ski resort, sweden, weekend, winter1 Comment on A long weekend in the Swedish mountains. Part 2.

Monthly Medicine: The invisible magical space of February

Posted on 1 Feb 201913 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

I need me some space. I sailed through the first few weeks of January, experiencing a little cosmic disruption +…

Posted in imbolc, the monthsTagged february, making space, nature, seasonal livingLeave a Comment on Monthly Medicine: The invisible magical space of February

The week that felt like the actual beginning of the New Year

Posted on 27 Jan 201927 Jan 2019 by Elizabeth

Four weeks into 2019 and it finally feels like I have crossed into the New Year. I guess this is…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged full moon, intentional living, lunar eclipse, nature, seasonal living, weekly update, work2 Comments on The week that felt like the actual beginning of the New Year

Midwinter Rituals: Leap into the New Moon

Posted on 6 Dec 201815 Dec 2019 by Elizabeth

If you’re waiting for a sign, then this is it. There is no time like now. In fact, this is…

Posted in midwinter ritualsTagged courage, midwinter, nature, new moon, new year, ritualsLeave a Comment on Midwinter Rituals: Leap into the New Moon

12 months + 12 blessings: My annual Thanksgiving tradition

Posted on 22 Nov 201830 Mar 2019 by Elizabeth

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!

Posted in year summariesTagged blessing, gratitude, memories, nature, thanksgiving, year in reviewLeave a Comment on 12 months + 12 blessings: My annual Thanksgiving tradition

This autumn’s got me feeling all of cozy, moody vibes

Posted on 5 Nov 201820 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

I know that it is still autumn for us in the northern hemisphere. And, I am not wishing time away….

Posted in autumnTagged autumn, home and hearth, memories, moody, nature, photo essayLeave a Comment on This autumn’s got me feeling all of cozy, moody vibes

An autumn weekend in Östersund, Sweden // part one

Posted on 7 Oct 20187 Oct 2018 by Elizabeth

Two weeks ago, I was in the small city of Östersund, Sweden with my lovely wife. It was my 44th…

Posted in swedenTagged autumn, birthday, nature, Östersund, sweden, travel3 Comments on An autumn weekend in Östersund, Sweden // part one

Waterfalls, fog, and those killer North Carolina mountain views

Posted on 12 Aug 201812 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

Hi, you guys! I’m back from the States, back in Sweden, back to blogging, and about to be back to…

Posted in north carolinaTagged blue ridge parkway, mountains, nature, north carolina, waterfalls1 Comment on Waterfalls, fog, and those killer North Carolina mountain views

3 ways July is medicine for your wild soul

Posted on 4 Jul 20183 Jul 2018 by Elizabeth

In my world, July is like the space between. It’s not a transition month – in my opinion, like June…

Posted in lists, north carolinaTagged 4th of july, medicine for your soul, nature, north carolina, summer, vacation, wild soul2 Comments on 3 ways July is medicine for your wild soul

May 2018: Basking in the glow of early summer moments

Posted on 8 Jun 20188 Jun 2018 by Elizabeth

May burst on the scene with light + warmth + a feeling of pure bliss. And a sudden vibe of…

Posted in the months, the seasonsTagged intentions, nature, photo journal, photography, present moment, summer4 Comments on May 2018: Basking in the glow of early summer moments

Why we should practice being lost

Posted on 3 Jun 20183 Jun 2018 by Elizabeth

Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here, And you…

Posted in beTagged lost, nature, quotes, spirituality, wildernessLeave a Comment on Why we should practice being lost

The unexpected routine that sets the tone for my weekend

Posted on 24 Feb 201824 Feb 2018 by Elizabeth

I started a routine during the holidays that has seemed to just stick with me. Of course, during the holidays…

Posted in the seasonsTagged morning, nature, photography, rituals, routines, slow living, sweden, weekend2 Comments on The unexpected routine that sets the tone for my weekend

January’s super blue blood moon: It almost feels like too much

Posted on 31 Jan 201831 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

It feels appropriate that there is a super blue blood full moon hidden behind snow clouds this morning as I…

Posted in the moonTagged full moon, january, nature, new year, spirituality, super moon, trust the journeyLeave a Comment on January’s super blue blood moon: It almost feels like too much

02. The week that was… confusing.

Posted on 14 Jan 201814 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

Who starts the year confused? I know there’s no way to know what’s going to happen this year, but this…

Posted in meditation, the week that was seriesTagged mindful living, nature, sweden, trees, weekly update, winterLeave a Comment on 02. The week that was… confusing.

Day 16: The pain of being present in the dark

Posted on 20 Dec 201720 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

I’m over it. Work, that is. Oh, don’t worry. There’s nothing wrong. My job is just as fabulous as it…

Posted in beTagged being present, dark, darkness, december presence, nature, spirituality, winter2 Comments on Day 16: The pain of being present in the dark

Day 15: A slow shift under the guidance of 2017’s last new moon

Posted on 18 Dec 201718 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

New moons are for beginnings. And, even though this new moon is appearing as 2017’s last new moon of the…

Posted in the moonTagged conscious living, intentional living, mindfulness, nature, new moon, slow living, spirituality4 Comments on Day 15: A slow shift under the guidance of 2017’s last new moon

Day 14: Dig deep + get grounded… nature is gonna be magical this week.

Posted on 17 Dec 201717 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

Oh lordy, time is moving fast. Happy 3rd Sunday in Advent, my friends. Can you believe it?! Next Sunday is Christmas…

Posted in in the wildTagged advent, advent calendar, being present, holidays, mother nature, nature, paganism, slow livingLeave a Comment on Day 14: Dig deep + get grounded… nature is gonna be magical this week.

8 things to remember this Halloween (that will change your life)

Posted on 31 Oct 201731 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

Happy Halloween, lovelies. Who loves this day? Who doesn’t really get it? And who feels that it’s just a little…

Posted in samhain, the seasonsTagged all hallow's eve, cycle of life, death, halloween, nature, religion, spirituality1 Comment on 8 things to remember this Halloween (that will change your life)

Why we should tap into our wild + native souls

Posted on 9 Oct 20178 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

This month, I’m creating + embarking on a vision quest. An internal one. Because I deeply feel that it is…

Posted in life coachingTagged columbus day, earth, indigenous, native american, nature, rituals, spiritualityLeave a Comment on Why we should tap into our wild + native souls

Making the most of this year’s natural flow from September to October

Posted on 1 Oct 20171 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

You know how life sometimes just seems to happen to us? Like that feeling of having the rug ripped out…

Posted in the seasonsTagged autumn, nature, october, spirituality, vision quest5 Comments on Making the most of this year’s natural flow from September to October

Summer of 17: My top Asheville-area spots for getting back to nature

Posted on 4 Sep 20176 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

In the summer in North Carolina, when I’m not drinking beer (ok, sometimes when I am also drinking beer), then…

Posted in in the wild, north carolinaTagged asheville, great smoky mountains, mountains, nature, north carolina, summer, travel, wanderlust, waterfalls7 Comments on Summer of 17: My top Asheville-area spots for getting back to nature

Time to hit that big ole reset button: Happy Solar Eclipse + First Day of School

Posted on 21 Aug 201722 Aug 2017 by Elizabeth

There’s a total solar eclipse AND it’s the first day of school today. And if that ain’t reason to think…

Posted in beTagged cosmic, higher self, nature, solar eclipse, spirit, summer, total eclipse, workday2 Comments on Time to hit that big ole reset button: Happy Solar Eclipse + First Day of School

Why I think we should let June’s full moon be a turning point

Posted on 9 Jun 20179 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

Ahhh… a full moon. Is there anybody else out there that just loves it when the full moon rises once…

Posted in the moonTagged astrology, full moon, higher self, moon pases, nature, spirit, truth2 Comments on Why I think we should let June’s full moon be a turning point

Tonight’s new moon is ushering a new season for us – what will you begin to manifest?

Posted on 25 May 201725 May 2017 by Elizabeth

Hello, my lovelies. It feels like it’s been a while since I tapped on these keys + sent out a…

Posted in the moonTagged la luna, mixed tapes, moon, nature, new moon, playlist, spirit3 Comments on Tonight’s new moon is ushering a new season for us – what will you begin to manifest?

The legend of the Wesak Full Moon: A lesson in how to ebb + flow with the universe

Posted on 10 May 201710 May 2017 by Elizabeth

We’ve made it to Wednesday already! And, this Wednesday is a full moon and I love full moon days. So,…

Posted in the moonTagged buddhism, full moon, intentional living, nature, spirituality, Wesak MoonLeave a Comment on The legend of the Wesak Full Moon: A lesson in how to ebb + flow with the universe

My 10 favorite places on earth (so far)

Posted on 22 Apr 201728 May 2017 by Elizabeth

This is gonna be a list post. I love list posts. So, I’m gonna gather up some photos + make a…

Posted in travelTagged climate, earth day, environment, favorite places, nature, planet earth, travel, wilderness2 Comments on My 10 favorite places on earth (so far)

Into The Wild: When all you seek is just a little bit of peace + quiet

Posted on 10 Mar 201710 Mar 2017 by Elizabeth

The desert, the wilderness, can be a silent, solitary place. A place where we can go, whether physically or internally,…

Posted in be, meditationTagged cathedrals, desert, inner peace, lent, nature, spirituality, wilderness2 Comments on Into The Wild: When all you seek is just a little bit of peace + quiet

10 things I love about the Yellow Villa

Posted on 3 Mar 20174 Mar 2017 by Elizabeth

One year ago we bought our apartment. It was an unexpected move, and originally we had no intention of buying. But,…

Posted in sacred spaceTagged creative living, homeowners, House Hunters International, interior design, nature, nordic design, simplicity, slow living8 Comments on 10 things I love about the Yellow Villa

My one tip for finding inspiration when you are uninspired.

Posted on 17 Feb 20177 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

February is blowing by. Usually the longest-feeling, shortest month of the year seems to take forever. But, so far, not…

Posted in life coachingTagged art, everyday sacred, inspiration, life, nature, photography, spirit6 Comments on My one tip for finding inspiration when you are uninspired.

the longest night of the year: sinking into the winter solstice

Posted on 21 Dec 201621 Dec 2016 by Elizabeth

  i woke this morning before 6. just before my alarm went off. as i pried open my eyes +…

Posted in be, the seasons, winter solsticeTagged cycle of life, darkness, light, magic, nature, seasons, spirituality, winter5 Comments on the longest night of the year: sinking into the winter solstice

the week that i felt like myself again // 48

Posted on 4 Dec 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

i don’t know if it is the magic of the holiday season or what, but somehow i found myself feeling…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged christmas decorations, holidays, home, life, nature, weekly updates6 Comments on the week that i felt like myself again // 48

the week that really f*cking sucked // 43

Posted on 30 Oct 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

finally. october is almost over. i’ve never had anything against october, friends. in fact, i’ve often loved this month because…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged autumn, everyday sacred, life, nature, october, slow living, tough times16 Comments on the week that really f*cking sucked // 43

the week that i had to look for the beauty // 41

Posted on 18 Oct 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

i have a confession. for as much as i say that it’s up to us to make ordinary days extraordinary,…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged autumn, Be Love Live, belovelive, everyday sacred, life, lifestyle, nature, nothing is ordinary, weekly update11 Comments on the week that i had to look for the beauty // 41

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

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