Spooky day!

We all know by now, I suppose, about the Celtic festival called Samhain, pronounced SAH-win, (however that works) that is considered to be the origin of Halloween. People from back then believed that on this day the veil between the world of the living and that of the dead things and the spirits can freely…

Synchronize with the nature

Oh, the coziness of a fluffy sweater! Early in the morning, I opened up the door and welcomed the fresh air. My courtyard needs some raking, but I think I’ll leave it like this for now, just because I enjoy the crunchy sound of the leaves and the colors they decorate this space with. With…

The colors of Autumn don’t last long

A leaf turning crimson, another one auburn, yellow, orange, amber, even purple… I’m stepping over a rainbow of Autumn colors. As the last day of October is so near, I am, again, struck by the thought of how ephemeral life is, how little time we have to grasp all of its beauty. Just like the…

A restful evening

That Thursday feeling when you are so close to the weekend and yet so far! I feel tired, but I’m not gonna fight it off with coffee and other stimulants. Instead, I’m going to sleep or rest my body on the couch with a good book and some tea. I think this is the best…

Morning routines

It’s just another workday morning and, as I’m writing this, my cup of coffee ☕ is already empty. So far, the word that could perfectly describe the vibe of this week is slow. Extremely slow. I’m not satisfied, but I allow myself to sink into this slowness; maybe something good will come out of it….

Can you discipline your mind to respond wisely?

I have a challenge for you today. Notice when someone says or does something you perceive as negative and triggers a reaction in you. Can you be mindful to respond in a positive and constructive way? Are you free to choose your response wisely? If you talk to a man in a language he understands,…