Morning at hotel
21 de março de 2023, Suécia ⋅ ☀️ -1 °C
I've just woken up from my first sleep in Sweden. After 3 flights and around 5hrs of driving yesterday, I was finally able to find an old hotel in Härnosänd. I'm headed down to eat some breakfastLeia mais
Arrival
21 de março de 2023, Suécia ⋅ 🌙 -10 °C
After ~11hrs of driving I've made it to the Airbnb. I saw 2 reindeer on my way here and got my first taste of the northern lights tonight! My hosts are very friendly and have provided lots ofLeia mais
A beautiful day
23 de março de 2023, Suécia ⋅ 🌙 -21 °C
Today I took the skis out for the first time. Found a nice groomed trail that connects to this neighborhood. The sun here is different, almost white. And the blue of the sky fades to a white hew onLeia mais
Sauna
24 de março de 2023, Suécia ⋅ ⛅ -16 °C
I did my work this morning and then went to get groceries at the store near the Finland border. This evening I started up the sauna for the first time. It was very intense especially when pouringLeia mais
Stillness
25 de março de 2023, Suécia ⋅ 🌙 -18 °C
My mind has been wandering on and off all day about how I should be spending my time here. Should I be pushing my self to experience everything I can while I'm here? Or treat it more like a vacationLeia mais
Where 3 countries meet
26 de março de 2023, Suécia ⋅ 🌙 -21 °C
This morning I drove into Finland and did a long cross country trail to the point where Sweden Finland and Norway all meet. It was about 6 hours of skiing. Less peaceful since there were more peopleLeia mais
Recovery
27 de março de 2023, Suécia ⋅ 🌙 -18 °C
Today was a recovery day from the long day of skiing yesterday. I woke up and meditated in the sun to start the day. I started work early so I could have a sauna to ight which I did. Saunas are veryLeia mais
True silence
28 de março de 2023, Suécia ⋅ ⛅ -19 °C
I spent a lot of time sitting listening to silence today.
First snow
29 de março de 2023, Suécia ⋅ 🌫 -9 °C
I'm feeling mostly recovered from my skiing adventure this weekend. Today's our first day with snow and clouds. I took a short walk in the forest and took some video of the snow and trees.
Chores
31 de março de 2023, Suécia
Mostly did chores today. After I got ready and was heading out to the store I realized the road outside my Airbnb was completely overrun by drifts and I wouldn't be able to make it out. ThankfullyLeia mais
Day 1 Jhana practice
1 de abril de 2023, Suécia ⋅ ⛅ -8 °C
I started going through rob burbeas jhana retreat lectures today. The techniques and mindset for his jhana practice is very interesting. I have just done energy body breathing today and got to someLeia mais
Jhana practice day 2
2 de abril de 2023, Suécia ⋅ ☁️ -11 °C
Today was my second day of jhana practice. Unsurprisingly I did not make it to the first jhana, but I am getting the hang of piti. I had some experiences that made it feel like I was getting close. ILeia mais
Warming
4 de abril de 2023, Suécia ⋅ ☁️ -3 °C
Still doing jhana work mainly with keeping the heart and energy body open. Went for a hike in deep snow today and captured some pictures and videos. Hundreds of pounds of snow slid off the roof todayLeia mais
Blown away
5 de abril de 2023, Suécia ⋅ ☁️ -2 °C
My neck hurts. The northern lights were completely stunning tonight. None of the other nights compare to how magical tonight is. It's warm outside with a full moon. I went out to enjoy the moon andLeia mais
Morning ski
7 de abril de 2023, Suécia
Went on the cross country ski trail off the neighborhood road this morning. It was icey so I was definitely able to get going in a few spots. Just relaxed tonight. Getting ready to transition to a newLeia mais
Arrival in Norway!
8 de abril de 2023, Noruega ⋅ 🌫 0 °C
I left Sweden around 8 this morning and made it to my second Airbnb around 6. The drive was stunning! Towering mountains with peaks hidden by clouds, huge basins of dark open water pierced by blackLeia mais
Mountain expedition on Easter
9 de abril de 2023, Noruega ⋅ 🌙 -1 °C
This morning I woke up and had coffee with my hosts. They showed me the route for my hike and gave me the gear I needed. My pack weighed around 30lb. I started with skis, but the conditions were notLeia mais
Recovery
10 de abril de 2023, Noruega ⋅ 🌙 0 °C
Today was a day of recovery. I had some breakfast and relaxed in the cabin this morning before heading to the store. There was only a small section of the store open since most stores were closed forLeia mais
Malstorm
11 de abril de 2023, Noruega ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
Today I went fishing at the largest Malstorm in the world! When I arrived it was too windy to fish so I waited awhile for it to calm down. After about an hour, I grabbed my gear and headed out. AfterLeia mais
Lush forests
12 de abril de 2023, Noruega
Today I went down to the park that Liala works at. I started with the short trail which ended up taking me over 4 hours because of how enchanting it was. Lush green under brush, moss, and tricklingLeia mais
2nd mountain
13 de abril de 2023, Noruega ⋅ 🌙 1 °C
Today I hiked up the mountain behind the cabin. Before heading out I stopped by the house and talked to Gøran for awhile about his travels and woke culture haha. He told me it would be very windy,Leia mais
Friday dinner
14 de abril de 2023, Noruega ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
At 6 o'clock I went to the house for a shower and dinner! I had a swedish beer and talked with Lila and Gøran about meditation. They seemed interested. Lila had done a yoga retreat before that helpedLeia mais
Big mountain summit
15 de abril de 2023, Noruega ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
Today I woke up and decided to attempt the big mountain again. I snow shoed straight from the house. I decided to listen to music this time which gave rise to many different aesthetics as I went.Leia mais
Recovery 2
16 de abril de 2023, Noruega ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
I needed another day off after my long hike. I spent most of my time watching YouTube. My brain feels like mush haha, but that's okay for a recovery day, right?
Back to the park
17 de abril de 2023, Noruega ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
Today I went back to the park Lila works at. I tried to find the waterfalls but was unsuccessful. It was a nice hike though. I was a little stuck in my head throughout thinking about what I want to doLeia mais


























































































