Money!

Let me be blunt, I’m good at handling money and not living above my means.  That said, it’s been quite a journey to arrive in Denmark and not know a thing about what things cost here. So how could I plan a budget with question marks all over? I gave up. I had to let …

And what is happiness anyway, is it worth it?

For many, fortunately not everybody, happiness may be that new phone or TV set, something to buy... When I see people queuing up to buy the latest fad product I must wonder: why? Why not just buy later on if at all? But no, there is apparently a satisfaction on participating, being number One in …

Ho’Oponopono!

I’m sorry Please forgive me Thank you I love you laughteronlineuniversity.com/hooponopono-4-simple-steps It’s that simple, just four sentences of unimaginable power This has become my current “mantra” and I repeat it as many times as needed every day. Because I’m not perfect, I fail, I get angry or irritated, I do not just love everybody around …

Will I ever be a ‘real’ Dane? And what is a Dane anyway?

I know, I should say “us” as one of them pointed out. And yes, I am Danish but maybe I may never become ‘a true Dane’, no matter how hard I try. Danes have such interesting and oddball ethnics, I find. And they know lots of stuff - or so it seems, it’s impressive. So …

December 2019: 2 years in Denmark now

Wow, time really flies, it seems yesterday I arrived here after a life abroad, but this December I celebrated 2 years here in Randers. And what years they have been. I casually found a few notes I wrote just at the beginning of this adventure, and it was really interesting to see how I felt …

Truth, wisdom and transformation

When everyday routine kicks in So, I’ve lived in this new country, new town, new everything, for about two years now. I “think” I can feel that routine is kicking in, I am settled, I am here, the apartment works, the weather is as it should be: cold, dark winter, I’ve met many people, and …

Waiting for the full moon

I am in deep Italy right now, but the Moon seems to be the same as it appeared in Denmark: as long as the sky is clear, it shines incredibly strong. I saw it the other day, while driving to a local store. It’s huge, very big indeed (must be rather near Earth right now) …

Woven hearts the Danish (and lazy) way – free download

Hi! So, Christmas is nearing, decorating the home is on its way, and I created a print-file with already woven hearts, easy to print and mount, so you can quickly get the Scandinavian mood on your tree and around the house. It's complete with fake shadows, so I hope it looks realistic. During my childhood …

Is pain a trigger for growth?

When I look at my new life here in Denmark, it’s been so happy, so luminous, but also painful and full of growth. So what was the difference?  Because I’ve been “lazy” and stopped meditating, eating healthy, doing things… why that? I was too happy to bother, apparently. OK, I did a lot of other …

Straddling between cultures

I am going through the perfect storm of emotions: nearly 2 years in Denmark now, learning to be Danish and settling down in my new, lovely life... then a friend needed me for a while, back in Italy... Of course I’m coming! Right now! But I never realized what emotional chaos this would create in …