Not in the sense of pillaging the local garden centre or taking up axe-throwing in the Aldi! Author Helen Russell shares Viking inspired ideas worth stealing...
I love your observations. I’d like to add one the Australian Aboriginal women taught me, “things take as long as they take”. We don’t have to always be in a hurry. To enjoy the rhythms of the doing.
"Not in the sense of pillaging the local garden centre or taking up axe-throwing in the Aldi!" Well, then what’s the point? 🤣 But I do agree with these philosophies. Honestly, I often wonder if I could overcome my bond-deep hatred of cold weather to live in one of these beautiful countries.
This resonated deeply. It reminded me that happiness isn’t always something we “lose”- sometimes it just becomes quieter, subtler, and easier to miss when we’re trained to look for noise instead of presence. Thank you for articulating this so gently.
As someone of Danish descent and who was blessed with Swedish exchange students as a child, I feel “Nordic-at-heart.” I love these insights, especially “we are not meant to do it all.” Looking forward to reading the book! 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰
I love your observations. I’d like to add one the Australian Aboriginal women taught me, “things take as long as they take”. We don’t have to always be in a hurry. To enjoy the rhythms of the doing.
I live in Sweden and this is spot on!
I love this. But we have to tell our story and take up space in this society. I wish we didn’t.
I am of nordic decent and this is my n my DNA 🧬
Now to
dispell my American habits of rushing and competing.
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"Not in the sense of pillaging the local garden centre or taking up axe-throwing in the Aldi!" Well, then what’s the point? 🤣 But I do agree with these philosophies. Honestly, I often wonder if I could overcome my bond-deep hatred of cold weather to live in one of these beautiful countries.
This resonated deeply. It reminded me that happiness isn’t always something we “lose”- sometimes it just becomes quieter, subtler, and easier to miss when we’re trained to look for noise instead of presence. Thank you for articulating this so gently.
Interesting article, thank you.
Is one of them ‘move to Norway’?
If a gp could just prescribe that to me, I’d be bloody elated. X
We, Americans, have a lot to learn and also “unlearn”. Viking living is the way!
Great advice that’s time tested and timeless
I’m always drawn to these ideas less as “keys to happiness” and more as reminders of how much environment and pace shape how we feel.
As someone of Danish descent and who was blessed with Swedish exchange students as a child, I feel “Nordic-at-heart.” I love these insights, especially “we are not meant to do it all.” Looking forward to reading the book! 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰