How to Be Happy? One Simple Thing Is the Key to Happier Life
We live in a world full of rush, pressure to perform, and happiness sellers in the form of self-help books that try to solve the search for happiness for people suffering from rush and pressure to…
Mindfulness and Meditation – What Is the Difference?
Mindfulness and meditation are two different concepts, but they are often used together or interchangeably. Mindfulness and meditation are also defined in many different ways depending on the…
Pilgrimage in Nature: 10 Experiences on the Meaningful Journey
‘Pilgrimage’ means a journey to a sacred place. It can also refer to some kind of spiritual or mindful walk in special natural or cultural sites. Pilgrimage is an ancient tradition found in all world…
Walking Meditation in Nature: 10 Steps Towards Wellness
What is walking meditation? Walking meditation is literally meditation practiced while walking. Walking meditation is also known as Kinhin in Buddhism, where the practice of meditation alternates…
Wishing You a Merry Christmas
Christmas means slightly different things to everyone. Someone may celebrate a festive season, while another may calm down. For others, Christmas is about meeting a lot of friends and relatives…
Why We Need Silence More Than Ever?
When was the last time you were in complete silence? We live in such a noisy world that it's a wonder if you can't hear anything right now. Our everyday life is filled with two types of noise: a…
Winter Blues – 10 Best Tips to Survive the Darker Days
Here in Scandinavia, at higher latitudes, we face a major drop in sun exposure for months, that really hits in November. The most sensitive people experience the first winter blues symptoms due to…
Hiking, Backpacking and Trail Running Solo
It’s usually recommended not to hike solo or go to the wilderness alone. But that doesn't mean you couldn't or shouldn't do it. I always run alone on the trails. I go hiking solo. And I go alone to…