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Honor the day / Hedra dagen

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A nice way of ending the day before embracing the new, is to take a walk and enjoy the sunset. Especially in summer when the days are longer and the weather warmer. For example, one nice walk goes along the quayside. Once you have reached the Göteborg Opera turn left and walk along the water. Maybe watch the boats along the walk or just sit down and watch the sunset from one of the benches. It is powerful and peaceful at the same time. An evening walk gives a chance to reflect on the day and prepares for a good night's sleep. Thank you for this day. 🙏 Ett fint sĂ€tt att avsluta dagen innan man omfamnar den nya, Ă€r att ta en promenad och njuta av solnedgĂ„ngen. SĂ€rskilt pĂ„ sommaren nĂ€r dagarna Ă€r lĂ€ngre och vĂ€dret varmare. En trevlig promenad gĂ„r till exempel lĂ€ngs Packhuskajen. NĂ€r man nĂ„tt GöteborgsOperan tar man till vĂ€nster och gĂ„r lĂ€ngs med vattnet. Kanske titta pĂ„ bĂ„tarna lĂ€ngs vĂ€gen eller bara sitta ned och titta pĂ„ solnedgĂ„ngen frĂ„n nĂ„gon av bĂ€nkarna. Det Ă€r bĂ„de mĂ€ktigt oc

Distance and reflection / Distans och reflektion

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At the highest point of Slottsskogen, 80 meters above sea level, you will find the old water tower. It has been here since 1899, without my knowledge, but happy that I've now seen it. Through a guided tour you can get the opportunity to climb the tower and see Gothenburg from a 360 degree view, very powerful on a clear day. Just like in life, it's important to occasionally zoom out and get distance and perspective on things. For those who like to visit the great view it's possible to book visits during July and August. 🙏 For more information about the Observation tower PĂ„ Slottsskogens högsta punkt, 80 meter över havet, hittar man det gamla vattentornet. Sedan 1899 har det stĂ„tt hĂ€r, helt utan min vetskap, men glad att jag nu sett det. Genom en bokad guidad visning fĂ„r man möjlighet att fĂ„ klĂ€ttra upp i tornet och se Göteborg ur en 360 graders vy, vĂ€ldigt mĂ€ktigt pĂ„ en klar dag. Precis som i livet Ă€r det viktigt att dĂ„ och dĂ„ zooma ut och fĂ„ distans och perspektiv pĂ„ ti

Empty yourself and let nature fill you / Töm dig sjÀlv och lÄt naturen fylla dig

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I think the Botanical Garden becomes more beautiful each time I visit it. Or it can be that I now take time and stop to actually see all its beauty. Here there are plant species gathered from different parts of the world and the Garden also has a program with many activities and exhibitions during the year. There is always something new to discover. To be in nature has proven to be very positive for the health and recovery. Why not download a guide to peaceful places in the Garden or listen to relaxation exercises found on the app Botaniska. The Botanical Garden is open daily from 9am until sunset, so one can go and visit whenever they like, to refill. 🙏 For more information about the app and Gothenburg botanical garden Jag tycker att Botaniska trĂ€dgĂ„rden blir vackrare varje gĂ„ng jag besöker den. Eller sĂ„ Ă€r det att jag nu tar mig tid för att stanna upp och faktiskt se hela dess skönhet. HĂ€r finns vĂ€xtarter samlade frĂ„n olika delar av vĂ€rlden och botaniska har ocksĂ„ ett program lĂ€n

Dream yourself away / Dröm dig bort

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Do you feel traveling abroad or going out to the archipelago is difficult or far away? Then there are options. At Skeppsbron one can nowadays find Playa Stenpiren, a city beach with deck chairs, parasols, palm trees, flowers and sand. It is what you want it to be. Close your eyes and dream yourself away in the deck chairs, feel sand between your toes or watch the boats pass by in the water. A little break and refill during the day and away from the city swarm. 🙏 For more information about Playa Stenpiren KĂ€nns en resa utomlands eller att ta sig ut till skĂ€rgĂ„rden svĂ„rt eller lĂ„ngt bort? DĂ„ finns det alternativ. Vid Skeppsbron kan man numer hitta Playa Stenpiren, en stadsstrand med solstolar, parasoller, palmer, blommor och sand. Det Ă€r vad du vill det skall vara. Blunda och dröm dig bort i solstolen, kĂ€nn sanden mellan tĂ„rna eller titta pĂ„ bĂ„tarna som passerar i vattnet. En liten paus och pĂ„fyllning i vardagen och stadsmyllret. 🙏 För mer information om Playa Stenpiren

Those who get lost find new ways / De som gÄr vilse hittar nya vÀgar

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If you get lost while seeking, you may find something new. Something that you may not be looking for can suddenly appear in front of you. The Water Lilly Pond in Renström Park can be such a place. The risk of running into the park is not that great if you do not already know where it is. At the top of Götaplatsen behind the Museum of Art one can find this park, which was built in 1923. As mentioned by name, there are plenty of water lilies, but also lots of green areas and park benches right next to the dam where one can have a mindful moment of peace. 🙏 For more information about Renström park Om man gĂ„r vilse i ett sökande kan man rĂ„ka hitta nĂ„got nytt. NĂ„got man kanske inte letade efter kan plötsligt uppenbara sig framför en. NĂ€ckrosdammen i Renströmsparken kan vara en sĂ„dan plats. Risken att springa pĂ„ parken Ă€r inte sĂ„ stor om man inte redan vet vart den finns. LĂ€ngst upp pĂ„ Götaplatsen bakom Konstmuseet kan man hitta denna park som anlades Ă„r 1923. Som pĂ„ namnet hörs finns hĂ€

Leave only footprints / LÀmna bara fotspÄr

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A sunny and windless day without a cloud in sight. We are going on a spontaneous trip to a near and new place. The desire to discover and explore can be so stimulating.  From the Nils Ericson terminal we leave with bus 291 towards Gothenburg's northern archipelago and get off at Hönö Pinan harbour. We walk along the northern part of Hönö until we reach Ramleberget. Here the scenery is beautiful and dramatic. Where we walk, climb and jump over stones and rocks we are reminded about traces and stories of the Bronze Age. So amazing that nature has saved those memories. Against a rock wall we eat lunch and enjoy the silence and the views. On our way back we walk through the Ersdalen nature reserve on the northwestern Hönö, a green beautiful contrast to the rocky Ramleberget. Since Hönö is quite big, there are thoughts about returning here to the southern parts like Hönö KlĂ„va. Best to take our walking shoes that time as well. 🙏 For more information about Hönö En solig och vindstill

Aromatherapy / Aromaterapi

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Sometimes you may need to create your own mindful atmosphere where there are no distractions. At home it can be a silent dark room where you can rest on a bed or a mat. As a routine and a kind of ritual I use my oil diffuser with essential oils. Doing this sets the mood for the peaceful moment I'm about to enter. Aromatherapy gives me relaxation of the mind and body. Today I'm using the oil ylang-ylang which has balancing benefits. As I lie here I try focusing on my deep breaths. Sometimes I like to listen to a guided meditation or to soft music as well. Inhale-exhale. 🙏 For more information about the essential oils I'm currently using Ibland behöver man skapa sig sin egna medvetna atmosfĂ€r dĂ€r det inte finns nĂ„gra distraktioner. Hemma kan det vara ett tyst mörkt rum dĂ€r man kan vila pĂ„ en sĂ€ng eller en matta. Som en rutin eller en typ av ritual sĂ„ anvĂ€nder jag min aromalampa med eteriska oljor. Genom att göra detta sĂ„ stĂ€ller jag in stĂ€mningen pĂ„ den fridfulla stund ja

Let the light in / SlÀpp in ljuset

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The Gothenburg Cathedral is centrally located in Gothenburg and dates back to the 17th century. The church has a quiet and secluded light chapel where one can sit down for a while and light a candle. A room for silence, rest and reflection. Lighting a candle can mean gratitude or be a wordless prayer. Sometimes it can be hard to express words when life is difficult but also when life is full of joy. For me, the light gives a sense of humanity. That someone was here to light a candle and share its light. 🙏 For more information about Gothenburg Cathedral Göteborgs Domkyrka ligger centralt i Göteborg och har anor sedan 1600-talet. Kyrkan har ett tyst och avskilt ljuskapell dĂ€r man kan sĂ€tta sig ner en stund och tĂ€nda ett ljus. Ett rum för tystnad, vila och eftertanke. Att tĂ€nda ljus kan betyda tacksamhet eller vara en ordlös bön. Ibland kan det vara svĂ„rt att uttrycka ord nĂ€r livet Ă€r svĂ„rt men Ă€ven nĂ€r livet Ă€r fullt av glĂ€dje. För mig ger ljusen en kĂ€nsla av medmĂ€nsklighet. Att nĂ„go

Wind beneath my wings / Vind under mina vingar

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Vinga is located at the far western end of the archipelago. One could reach here by boat in one and a half hours from Stenpiren. The magic about Vinga is that its almost always good weather out there. Here is remarkable nature and the surroundings are very peaceful and silent. The island is quite small so one can walk around the island or why not visit the lighthouse and enjoy the view. Its also easy to fall asleep resting on a blanket while listening to the waves as they hit the rocks. I think that this could probably be the simplest, most effective and beautiful way to enjoy nature and truly be one with it. 🙏 For more information about Vinga Vinga ligger vid skĂ€rgĂ„rdens yttersta vĂ€stra Ă€nde. Man kan nĂ„ hit med bĂ„t som tar en och en halv timme frĂ„n Stenpiren. Det magiska med Vinga Ă€r att det nĂ€stan alltid Ă€r bra vĂ€der dĂ€r ute. HĂ€r Ă€r anmĂ€rkningsvĂ€rd natur och omgivningen Ă€r mycket fridfull och tyst. Ön Ă€r ganska liten sĂ„ man kan gĂ„ runt ön eller varför inte besöka fyren och njuta

Rooftop yoga / Yoga pÄ taket

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At The Museum of World Culture you will experience a lot more than just exhibitions. Like yoga on the roof of the museum for example! So nice to practice yoga outdoors with sun and a great view. Yoga is a wonderful way to find mindfulness and work on ones self-compassion. To yoga with others gives a powerful feeling and energy. Tuesday July 11th, at 12-13, is the last time to try this moment together on the roof held by Friskis&Svettis Göteborg. 🙏 For more information about Yoga on the rooftop and the program at The Museum of World Culture PĂ„ VĂ€rldskulturmuseet upplever man mycket mer Ă€n bara utstĂ€llningar. Som t.ex. yoga pĂ„ museets tak! SĂ„ fint att fĂ„ utöva yoga utomhus med sol och hĂ€rlig utsikt. Yoga Ă€r ett underbart sĂ€tt att hitta medveten nĂ€rvaro och arbeta med sin sjĂ€lvmedkĂ€nsla. Att yoga tillsammans med andra ger en mĂ€ktig kĂ€nsla och energi. Tisdag den 11e juli kl. 12-13 Ă€r det sista gĂ„ngen för att prova pĂ„ denna stund tillsammans pĂ„ taket som hĂ„lls av Friskis&Sve

Grounded in Roots / Jordad pÄ Roots

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The City Library offers a nice atmosphere with comfortable seating for relaxing and book reading. In addiction to the library, one floor up, there is for me a newly-found pearl, Roots CafĂ©. Roots has a fantastic balcony overlooking Kungsportsavenyn and Götaplatsen where one for example can have a healthier breakfast with company of a good book. They offer vegetarian, vegan, allergy-friendly and organic food and drinks. Yummy and colorful and good for the eye and soul. We meet again. 🙏 For more information about Roots CafĂ© Stadsbiblioteket erbjuder en skön atmosfĂ€r med bekvĂ€ma sittplatser för avkoppling och boklĂ€sning. I anslutning till biblioteket, en vĂ„ning upp, finns för mig en nyfunnen pĂ€rla, Roots CafĂ©. Roots har en fantastisk balkong med utsikt över Kungsportsavenyn och Götaplatsen dĂ€r man t.ex. kan inta en nyttigare frukost med sĂ€llskap av en god bok. Deras utbud Ă€r vegetariskt, veganskt, allergivĂ€nligt och ekologiskt. Mumsigt och fĂ€rgglatt och gör gott för öga och sjĂ€l.

The silent whisper / Den tysta viskningen

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Today I visited The Garden Society in the heart of Gothenburg. A historic park with lots to experience but also for those who want to relax. Today is a windy day, but if you lie in shelter of a tree you can listen and enjoy the wind that whistles through trees and branches. There is something special about lying in the grass and watching the sky. Just think if one did that more often. There is not much going on there in the sky. I look at the clouds that pass and feel the sun in my face. This is my moment. 🙏 For more information about The Garden Society Idag besökte jag TrĂ€dgĂ„rdsföreningen i hjĂ€rtat av Göteborg. En historisk park med mycket att uppleva men Ă€ven för den som vill koppla av. Idag Ă€r en blĂ„sig dag men lĂ€gger man sig i lĂ€ vid ett trĂ€d kan man fĂ„ lyssna och njuta av vinden som viner genom trĂ€d och grenar. Det Ă€r nĂ„got speciellt med att ligga i grĂ€set och titta pĂ„ himlen. TĂ€nk att man inte gjort det oftare. Det pĂ„gĂ„r inte sĂ„ mycket dĂ€r uppe pĂ„ himmelen. Jag tittar pĂ„

White noise in Slottsskogen / Vitt brus i Slottsskogen

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Slottsskogen is a beautiful oasis in central Gothenburg. A park with green spaces and winding paths. Despite many visitors during the summer, one can still find a tree or a magic place. Like today, I ran in to a waterfall that I have never seen before, even though I have visited Slottsskogen for many years. I let myself be present in this white noise for a while, something that makes me both relaxed and focused. 🙏 For more information about Slottsskogen Slottsskogen Ă€r en skön oas i centrala Göteborg. En park med gröna ytor och slingrande vĂ€gar. Trots mĂ„nga besökare sommartid kan man Ă€ndĂ„ hitta sig ett eget trĂ€d eller en magisk plats. Som idag nĂ€r jag sprang pĂ„ ett vattenfall som jag aldrig tidigare sett, Ă€ven om jag besökt Slottsskogen under mĂ„nga Ă„r. Jag lĂ€t mig vara nĂ€rvarande i detta vita brus en stund, nĂ„got som gör mig bĂ„de avkopplad och fokuserad. 🙏 För mer information om Slottsskogen

The glory of slowness / LĂ„ngsamhetens lov

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To see something slowly produced is wonderfully soothing and creative. This morning we made our own juice in a juice centrifuger. Apples, carrots, oranges, lime, nectarines, ginger and mint gave us taste and nutrition today. Four lovely bottles. 🙏 Att se nĂ„got tillverkas lĂ„ngsamt Ă€r fantastiskt rogivande och kreativt. Denna morgon gjorde vi vĂ„r egna juice i rĂ„saftcentrifugen. Äpplen, morötter, apelsiner, lime, nektariner, ingefĂ€ra och mynta gav oss smak och nĂ€ring idag. Fyra fantastiska flaskor. 🙏