Hold that Breath New Moon - 29 January 2025 Imbolc, breathing the lunar cycles, and the newsletter as Khumbaka Warmer and lighter days are upon us! I live my life in widening circlesthat reach out across the world.I may not complete this last onebut I give myself to it. "Widening Circles" a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke, translated by Joanna Macy Out There News: I refreshed my website! Check it out and pass it around.www.lucieoutthere.com Come hike with us! If you are around Malmö or Copenhagen...
3 months ago • 3 min read
2025: A Year for Creation Full moon - January 13th, 2025 This year, I'm bringing new things into the world. Happy New Year! I hope that, no matter where you are and which holiday you celebrate (if any), you found space and time for rest and contemplation. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, even though it recedes a little every day, the darkness of the winter solstice still surrounds us. The Romans may have decided that January 1st was the day to start anew, consider this newsletter your...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Not Going Hunting October 17th, 2024 Surrendering the pause and to the cozy clichés I am still trying to find my voice on this channel—not just my voice but also my motivation and purpose, I guess. If you’ve been following me for a while (hi, mom), you know that I like symbols, rhythms, seasonal themes, etc. I’m always hopeful that once I find the right rhythm, I’ll manage to create/publish/produce regularly and with confidence. Until this happens (if ever), thank you for bearing with me and...
6 months ago • 4 min read
Imbolc, Living Cyclically & New Beginnings February 02, 2024 The beginning of February might feel like winter will never end which is why it is the perfect time to celebrate the return of spring! Sadie and I enjoying the sunshine last year in Bohuslän, Sweden. Yesterday, February 1st, is known as Imbolc in Celtic, pagan, and witch lore. On this day, we celebrate the return of spring. 🌱 Now, I know what you're thinking: Isn't it a bit early for that? Well, not if you pay attention. Growing up,...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Be the Tension February 21st, 2023 Does your moral compass sometimes lead you to point out uncomfortable truths? Do you value honesty and transparency over "peace and quiet"? Congratulations, friend, you're probably "the Tension" (or whatever else your organisation decides to call it). And if you ask me, the world needs more of us. Let me explain. Hi, I'm the Tension. I moved to Sweden from France in 2021. I'd been working for a fast-growing Swedish company for a couple of years and...
about 2 years ago • 3 min read