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ponder this, my friends.

get out there and live your life as you dream it. you and your dreams are beautiful. peace.…

10 Mar 2013

hello, i’m Liz

A 47 year old from North Carolina living a slow, rhythmic life in Norrköping, Sweden. Mystic. Theologian. Spiritualist. Loves french fries, meditation, photography, coffee, and road trips with her wife. 🌈

current season: 1 aug lughnasadh – 21 sep autumn equinox

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How do I welcome August + say goodbye to summer al

How do I welcome August + say goodbye to summer all at once?

How can I find the words to express the anticipation + love I feel for the season of autumn that is beginning, even now, to settle in with her fiery august sunsets that are earlier every night?

How can I also express my gratitude for the summer of balance that has been filled with inspiration, relaxation, exploration and simplicity? Still, I can’t forget those late summer vibes that are yet come, even as I turn my daily life back to work mode tomorrow.

The only thing I know to do in these moments of transition + change, for they occur all the time, throughout the year, as we cycle through the seasons + holidays + festivals, is to simply breathe deep, gather my thoughts + feelings, and soak in the moment.

It’s time to leave behind 4 weeks of summer bliss, turn toward the setting sun, return to ritual + rhythms that rule my daily life, and prepare my soul for my favorite time of year. The deepest, magical, most soul-filled season on the wheel of the year.

Farewell, summer vacay 2022. Thank you. Just, thank you. For the joy of carefree summer days. And Autumn, I am so ready for the gifts that you bring for these next 3 months. I’m all in.

🧡☀️🌾🌻🍂

07.2022 | And just like that… July is over. I’ve made a ton of memories, traveled a bit, and truly soaked up this vacation. The highlight of it all… being with my wife. Laughing, exploring, resting, finding inspiration, relaxing, resetting, and just being us for a little bit.

One more week of vacay at home as August arrives and life returns to a bit more of rituals + routines.

In the meantime… ✌🏼

Swipe 👈🏻 to see it all:

1. Last week before vacay
2. Archipelago
3. Lund, Sweden
4. Malmö, Sweden
5. Copenhagen, Denmark
6. Home again

#monthbymonthwithliz

We’ve been home for almost a week now… but we’re still soaking in all of those staycay vacay vibes. Mixing a few errands that need to be done, eating + drinking yummy things, day trips, long mornings + nights on the balcony, and a few cultural activities too. ✌🏼

#slowhome #summervibe #staycay

Our two week road trip is coming to a close + we’re heading back home today (Monday). But, before I jump in the car, I just have to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for so very much:

For all of you following along + commenting.

For the opportunity to travel.

For having our own car.

For exploring + walking + being exhausted.

For all of the inspiration I've felt.

For spending time with friends + family.

For my beloved wife + companion.

For making new memories.

For all the laughter.

For having the opportunity to travel.

For our rights to vacation time in Sweden.

For expetiencing the balance of
both camp life a boutique hotel life.

For the privledge of these two weeks.

For the unplanned two weeks of vacay left.

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I can’t believe it’s only been two weeks and we’ve managed to spend a week in the archipelago, stay at the Grand Hotel in Lund, walk our legs off during a heatwave in Malmö, find inspiration + creativity around every corner in Copenhagen, laugh with family, meet up with new friends, share deep, inspiring, cozy quality time with my wife, wander in nature, stumble onto delicious food + funky beer/wine places, feel the pulse of the city, and yet still feel like we’ve done it all at our own pace.

Anyway… it’s been a magical two weeks + I cannot wait to get home and see what’s in store for our unplanned two weeks left.

All the love to all of y’all. 🪬🫶🏻

All of my stories are now highlights… just so you know. In case you want to look back or get some tips.✌🏼

It’s impossible to choose only 10 photos from ou

It’s impossible to choose only 10 photos from our 4 days in Copenhagen. 🤯 But, here are 10 tiny snippets anyway of a few moments from the capital of Denmark.

I’m certain that when I return home I’ll being doing a few blog posts so I can share more of my photos, a few stories, and a lot of tips. I cannot wait to get started on it!

This was the 3rd or 4th time Lina and I have been in CPH, and I’m pretty sure we fell in love even more.

Anyway… if you want to see a lot more, check out my Copenhagen highlight in my feed + then hold on a few days for my blog posts to pop up on my website.

And, just in case I haven’t said it enough…
I ❤️ CPH.

🫶🏻

Malmöööö. You’ve captured my heart with your

Malmöööö. You’ve captured my heart with your funky neighborhoods + gorgeous architecture. But, even more than that, you’ve got just the nature, soul, streets, parks, food, drinks, people and laid back vibes to inspire me every time I visit in the future. And believe me, I’ll be back soon. 🫶🏻

Upgraded in Copenhagen. Grateful and excited beyon

Upgraded in Copenhagen. Grateful and excited beyond words. ✌🏼

Had the best 24 hours in Lund. And totally fell in

Had the best 24 hours in Lund. And totally fell in love with the old architecture, ancient history, and cozy spots around every corner. Totally worth a return trip sometime! ☀️

A little annual summer tradition of ours. A walk i

A little annual summer tradition of ours. A walk in these woods. A visit to a gathering of stones. And wishes for the upcoming year. ❤️

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