A long walk in nature clears my mind. Some of. you may have read about a recent unpleasant experience I had. This ended up being my most-read post, leaving me reflecting on how so many of us are seeking deeper connections with other people. The deepest connection I have is with nature. It is one…
An exploration into Iceland’s Hidden Folk “If I deny elves, I deny my grandmother and mother.” Pall Ásgeir Ásgeirsson My disclaimer I believe there are many perspectives on any one topic, and elves are no different. When approaching this subject, I asked myself, how do I write about elves in a relevant way that remains…
Exploring Iceland’s Unseen History Myth, Mysticism, and Magic When most people think of Iceland they picture majestic glaciers, volcanoes, mystical waterfalls, and the dancing green of the aurora. Drone footage of colorful canyons and black sand beaches flood Instagram, along with pictures of the otherworldly highlands and blue ice caves of the south. It all…
Do not dare not to dare. C.S Lewis First, I want to express the tremendous amount of gratitude I have for you taking the time out to read what I write. Thank you. I also wanted to say that I am a firm believer when we overcome difficulties we should share the experience to inspire…
Riding is a blessed sitting, and a swift journey, and the toil of the horse. Icelandic Rune Poem When I began to wander, I was lost. But soon I found myself. Raidho, the sixth rune of the Elder Futhark alphabet means “ride or journey.” The Elder Futhark is the oldest form of the Germanic alphabet…
A Short Story Skogàr, Iceland Richly stacked is Thrasi’s chest under Skogar’s waters cold whoever goes there first will find wealth untold. –Icelandic folk rhyme It was nightfall in Skogàr, a small settlement on Iceland’s southern coast. A waterfall thundered down from a ridge. Its roar could be heard miles away. East of it, the…
Learn about how tales of gods and giants inspired some of Iceland’s most noticeable places.
Acknowledging the good you already have in your life is the foundation for abundance. Eckhart Tolle It is an act of courage to be grateful and authentic as much as it is to take a chance. First let me preface this by saying many people are navigating really difficult times. I believe we are all…
Iceland is a landscape that’s alive, ever changing and where nature is completely in charge. Feist For the last few days many are anxiously watching as events unfold on the little island that stole my heart. A new eruption is imminent and once again, Iceland may demonstrate how she earned the title “The Land of…
I wanted to photograph Arctic foxes in Iceland and they appeared exactly when and where I didn’t expect them to. How sly of them. What A Barred Owl Taught Me A little background of my photography journey Ever have a moment where you wish would last forever? A moment where you are so immersed in…