After 3,5 months in Pinnaroo it was time to pack my bag and continue on. It was a short notice decision and a bit of a dramatic exit. Although I made great friends and wasn’t fully prepared to move on, I knew I needed to abruptly leave (it’s a long story). My intuition guided me …
Are you familiar with the sentiment behind the idiomatic phrase “Home is where the heart is”? If I were to describe the saying's essence I’d include: a deep sense of relief, safety, comfort, warmth and love connected to a specific place and selected people, which bear no comparison to any other. If I’m not mistaken …
I have a tradition of capturing the exact instance when the clock passes midnight and crosses over to my birthday. Something about it feels magical (if you haven’t experienced it give it a go!). Yesterday I decided to have this moment at an open field surrounded by trees without street lights or noise disturbances. I …
Why purchase store bought gummy candy when you can easily make your own natural and healthy version? This homemade naturally flavoured sweet is nurturing and without the additives, synthetic taste and gelatin. Gelatin is a common ingredient in mass produced gummy sweets, it’s what creates it’s jelly texture. Gelatin is obtained from slaughterhouse waste (usually …
Continue reading Homemade natural gummy candy (vegan + sugar free)
I love planting! It's a new and exciting hobby of mine, one I truly wish to turn into a lifestyle. I’m not surprised by my newfound interest. The common thread in my life has revolved around freedom and being self-reliant, I’m convinced this is just another expression within the same life theme. I envision one …
10 years ago, I was enrolled in a course on positive psychology, my favorite type of psychology! Traditional psychology mainly focuses on dysfunction and what does not work. On the flip side, positive psychology aims to understand what does work, meaning what contributes to our flourishing, increased happiness and life satisfaction. I don't recall a …
Continue reading A simple exercise to feel better (the power of gratitude)
After having intensively traveled (Brisbane down to the Gold Coast via an inland loop to Byron Bay down to Sydney, over to Adelaide, up to Cairns and then returning to Adelaide) it was time to settle down, recharge and work. While in Adelaide I came across a work ad for a position at a hotel …
Continue reading Pinnaroo – highlights from my Australian small town experience
Unbenounced to me, last week it was Apple day here in Sweden (25th of September). Definitely the perfect day for it, being the peak of apple season. My parents have an apple tree with fruits perfect for making jam and sauce but not baking unfortunately. On the bright side, I live around the corner from …
Continue reading Celebrating Apple Day with a tasty cake (vegan, sugar & gluten-free)
I absolutely love trying out different detoxes and diets that are said to enhance a healthy lifestyle. Experimenting and watching the results within and out is something I love dedicating my time to. Along the way I’ve gathered a bunch of recipes I adore so I thought why not begin sharing. With every detox or …
Continue reading Delicious and easy to make chocolate ice cream (sugar and dairy free)
I’m always open and curious to seek out different teachings hoping it will add to the understanding of myself and others. Alternative doctrines such as astrology, numerology and Ayurveda are only few which have peaked my interest. Although theories viewed as “alternative” don't hold the same status as scientific information in today's world, there can …
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