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Hallo, Hive Podcasts Community, and friends who love podcasting! This podcast expands on a recent essay that I posted here on Hive: http...

The Productivity Myth: Why Doing More Means Achieving Less Modern culture glorifies busyness. The more you do, the more valuable you see...

Ciao dearest Friends of Hive and Homesteading Enthusiasts! We have running water! The thrill of suddenly having running water, after t...

halo of kittens, as they warm up in the sunrise Dearest Hive Friends and Homesteaders, This post begins on a beautiful fresh afternoon, ...

Lazy Sunday vibes ☕🌿 Slow mornings, no alarms, just cozy blankets and a good book. Brunch on the couch, maybe a nap or two — and absolute...

New beginnings in nature are a wonder: coming back to the land as we are doing, @vincentnijman and I, is full of potent potential and wi...

Life often feels rushed. From early alarms to endless tasks, it’s easy to miss the beauty in everyday moments. But there’s a simple habit...

If you told me a couple years ago, I'd be getting my certificate to actually teach yoga, I would've thought you were... well, not lying, ...

Dear Hive Friends and Homesteaders! I'm sitting at a finally-rather-pretty-looking table, drinking Earl Grey and listening to the rain ...

Greetings the Minimalist community. It's my first time participating in your weekly prompt, and I hope I'm welcome. I like this week's th...

​There's a unique thrill, a quiet ceremony, in the click and whir of a vintage camera. It begins with the crisp feel of a new roll of fi...

It is the weekend, and the pace feels different. The air even seems a little more relaxed, and my to-do list is finally shorter than my c...

Between Movement and Stillness – Finding Myself in the Chaos and the Calm This morning, I’m sitting on the terrace, listening to birdson...

Scorpions, spiders, ants, wasps, mosquitoes and gnats mice and rats... You will find plenty of all of these creepy crawling critters and...

Dearest Hive Friends! Our first days back on our new land (after a break back in Guardia to prepare for Vinalia and to pack more of our ...

Dearest Homesteading & Hive Communities, ginormous snail shells: looking forward to pasta alle lumache one day! What to write about...

Some days are just heavier than others, and today was definitely one of those. Work left me feeling exhausted — mentally and physically....

We live in a world that worships productivity. You're expected to be available 24/7, always building something, selling something, chasi...

🍂 To the moments that matter most...

Here I am, just sitting quietly and letting my thoughts drift as I take in the beauty around me. Nature has this special way of calming ...

Hi, Hive friends! I am just really glad that it is summer here in France. I am happy to wear shorts and show off my legs. Lol I m...

Lately I’ve been leaning into wellness in a way that feels more grounded, nourishing, and gentle—on my body, my mind, and my relationshi...

It's that time of the year when stillness is hard to find. Life becomes more chaotic and mindfulness is hard to practice. Living in a wo...

​Hi Hive friends, I’m so excited to share a piece of my story with you — one that’s unfolding slowly, gently, and with a lot more grace t...

been pacing the windowsill more than I used to. Not literally, of course I mean that in the way a house cat does. I sit, I scroll, I snac...

I often sit in the forest and listen. A long time ago, I was simply sitting there, and my gaze fell on the ground, and I was amazed to s...

What makes a joyride memorable? 🚗 For me, it's not just about the ride itself but the feeling it gives. It's about the excitement, freed...

So I got up at 4.30 am this morning to organise my asparagus...

This morning, immediately after enjoying breakfast with @clareartista , she sat down behind her sewing machine and I went to the downsta...

My parents have been married for two decades and some now. Whenever I look at them, I see peace and contentment. I see that assurance the...