Food
Pumpkin Porridge for Wintery Mornings
Pumpkin is my favorite autumn /winter ingredient. Its vibrant orange color is a ray of sunshine on gloomy and cold winter mornings. And there is
Mindfulness
How to Anchor Yourself Here and Now When the Emotions and Thoughts are Running Wild
The mind tends to look forward. You’re here and now but your mind is already planning for next week, maybe even next year. The mind,
Mindfulness
How to Deal with the Crisis
Now and then, I experience a mixture of fear and frustration when things don’t go as planned. I desperately try to fix the situation, worrying
Life in the wilderness
The Power of Silence
Silence can be deeply desired and profoundly terrifying at the same time. Silence opens up a space where you can meet yourself and another human
Slow living
Yoga Nidra | How to Stay Sane and Deeply Relax
The word Nidra means “sleep”, so Yoga Nidra means “yogic sleep.” It is an extended relaxation practice of body, mind, and spirit. We gently move
Night Sky
We Are All Travelers
“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to
Slow living
Beginner’s Guide To Mindfulness Meditation (Part One)
WHAT IS MEDITATION? What comes to mind when you think of meditation? Do you imagine someone sitting in full lotus in an Indian ashram, experiencing
Night Sky
The Loss of Darkness
Imagine losing the ability to dream. It’s a scary thought because it is already happening and impacting large parts of the global population. This imminent
Slow living
One Year of Life in Wilderness
One year ago, we moved to the place of our dreams. A farm off the beaten track in the African bush where time is measured
Nature
How Being Immersed in Nature Benefits Your Wellbeing
Our connection with nature has gotten weaker in the past few decades as our lifestyles have become more urban and technology driven. We are very