“Birds, books and glimmers of sunshine”

“What do you like about yourself?”

We often ask this question in the beginning of the workshop as one of the ways to introduce ourselves.

I like this question a lot!

Especially coming from Finland where we do not tend to make a big deal of ourselves.
Talking about my greatness is not something I grew up with.

In a recent weekend workshop in Amsterdam I answered I like how I find joy in everyday things.

Those things are for example seeing Birds in our bird feeding area in Syvilla.
Lately I have enjoyed seeing big yet cautious Jays, woodpeckers, bull finches and little but bossy Willow tits.
I also love seeing sunshine, even glimmers of sun in the trees, hitting the forest or warming up my face. I enjoy sunrise (during the winter I actually see them when I wake up – now going towards the summer I tend to be still asleep). ☀️

You might already know this about me: I looove good coffee (from a big mug served with oat milk -ideally foamed) and reading fiction. I especially enjoy crime books from authors such as Jo Nesbo, Anne Cleeves, Louise Penny, and Henning Mankel. ☕

I can spend many hours happily in my easy chair reading.
At times taking more coffee and maybe a little chocolate too.
Little pee break and back to my book.

Pete and I can be happily together with our books, no words exchanged for a few hours.

I also enjoy nature – especially trees.
My nervous system calms down when I am in the forest, when I touch moss and breathe fresh air.

I love seeing different shades of green. I am looking forward to spring in full bloom later in April and May in Syvilla.

What things do you enjoy in your daily life?
What brings you joy?

How could you add more joy in your life?

What do you like about yourself?

Love,
Tuulia & Pete ❤️