Awakening in Daily Life
Today is my 6th day in Stockholm.
It was a big shock arriving here. After living in small cities for most of the last 5 years, coming to a capital was quite overwhelming.
It was mostly my mind over-reacting. I became afraid of what people would think of my dreams, and afraid I would lose myself in this big city.
Yet, once again, I’ve learned that challenges are the source of our growth.
Without them, life repeats itself. There is no new input or difficulty to overcome.
This doesn’t mean that life should always be challenging. It does mean however, that there are precious gifts hidden in our challenges.
I currently live in a co-living space with 150 young people. I’ve had more social interactions in a week compared to the last few months.
This is why I came here. I wanted an opportunity to connect with others in real life, and share my heart with the world.
Personal development and inner work can lure us into believing that “one day, we will be ready” or “one day, we will be healed.”
Life has cycles. At times, we are naturally drawn into contemplation and introspection. But these also need to come to an end.
Clinging to the need to “be ready” to live in the world and share who you are, becomes a way of protecting yourself.
And I found myself in this trap.
With this said, I am deeply grateful for these 5 years of inner work.
I can now see how much I have grown.
Where before, I would wear masks and be overwhelmed with others, I’ve learned to relax and give from my heart.
In a way, it’s a relief. What I was afraid of, isn’t as scary as I thought.
With each day my excitement grows. After years of retreat, my heart wants to give and create as much as possible.
However, I focus on small steps — for these are more manageable and enduring.
Which brings me to 2 questions I have been contemplating since my arrival.
In my first few days here, I became very anxious at the prospect of foregoing my dreams in order to make a living.
I began thinking about what is reasonable and what should be done.
And with each thought, I became heavier and more anxious. My perspective kept narrowing down further.
Until I remembered the magic wand — “If anything was possible, what would I want / do?”
And in a very short time, my heart and mind began to open up again.
I started to expand my sense of my possibilities, and ask my heart — What do I truly want? If anything is possible?
I believe we attract what we wish for. If we wish for security at the cost of our soul, that is what we receive.
Life responds to the frequency of our hearts and minds.
When they beat together in unison, life feels exciting and dreams have space to grow.
So instead of seeking from fear, I am gambling, and seeking from love.
What would I most love to do? Where is my heart calling me?
Now, this doesn’t mean sacrifices won’t be made. But it means that I will live in tune with my heart, and that’s all that matters to me.
The second question is one I am asking myself daily — “How can I be of greatest service to the whole?”
This question beats in the background of my life. And it is rarely a straightforward answer.
It acts as a guiding intention. And this doesn’t only apply to my work. It applies to small interactions with strangers, to bigger ones with family and friends.
I believe service transcends our work-life. It is the essence of our lives.
In each small moment, we are given the choice to give to life — to be generous.
My hunch is that this question will guide me to where my gifts and services can do the most amount of good.
Which is a highly individual answer. One that is felt when life presents us with opportunities, and our body answers with a resounding “YES”.
As I begin this new chapter, I carry these 2 questions with me.
In a way I’ve rarely felt, my heart and soul want to give back. They want to serve. To share love. Which is a fascinating evolution to witness.
I am deeply grateful to you, the reader, for being a part of this journey.
Life is a mysterious ride. And one that is vastly richer when shared.
May you continue to valiantly walk on your journey to authenticity.
And share the light of your soul with all whom you meet ✨
For years, I’ve had the dream of offering in-depth self-transformation programs for intimate groups. A space where people could dive deep within themselves, and bring these insights into their daily lives.
And recently, somebody shared a quote with me: “Make it exist now. You can make it good later.”
My heart deeply resonated with this.
Waiting to be ready, prevents us from engaging with the creative process. One that is messy, co-creative, and continuously evolving.
And one that requires us to act boldly in the face of mystery.
So I’ve chosen to follow the call in my heart, and trust in this vision.
In early July 2025, I will be offering a new type of journey. A Dojo with no walls, where life becomes the base material for our transformation.
60-days of inner work — where inner and outer worlds meet. Where our relationships, work, and challenges are the fuel for our growth.
A practical program designed to bring awakening into your daily life, and help you flourish on your journey to authenticity.
With weekly guidance sessions, bi-weekly grounding practices, an intimate group of like-minded souls, and ongoing support on Telegram.
Our main themes together will be:
Bringing awakening into daily life
Tools and practices to live authentically
Navigating emotional overwhelm
Reconnecting to inner peace
Cultivating loving relationships
Learning to parent and love yourself
Practicing contemplation in action
If you are interested in such a journey, feel free to reach out.
I will be sharing more information regarding this program in the upcoming days.
As this is the first iteration, it will likely be quite magical.
For any of you who wish to bring awakening, authenticity, and heart into their daily lives, this is a journey for you 🙏💜
