Belonging This morning we were eating our breakfast when our neighbor grandma walked out from her place, strolled through her small yard, and went back inside. I felt a sudden surge of relief at seeing another human being—a surprising sense
Mis-understanding: Missed Understanding or Just a Different Map of the World? After four months, we are still infatuated with this island—the natural beauty that catches us off guard daily, the whimsical weather that pours rain in the morning then gifts
It’s impossible to live a life without affecting others, both in positive and negative ways. How many ill-advised words have I spoken, or encouraging words left unsaid? How many actions that unintentionally hurt others, or actions I should have taken
Why would two Canadians from Vancouver, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, choose to live on Jeju Island? The question floats to us like dandelion seeds on the wind. Our Unexpected Love Story with Jeju It wasn’t
Far and Wide (Garry Fletcher) – for Linda & Håkan – VERSE 1 Let’s wait a moment in the doorway As we walk into the light Hand in hand to share this moment Warming sunrise after night Let’s step out
The Awakening I must confess I’ve experienced the ‘what should be’ syndrome many times in my life. While I occasionally succumb to this syndrome still, I’m a lot better at managing this than before. I thank my ‘old’ age and
During our recent move to Jeju Island, amidst the stress of relocation and adapting to a new environment, something unexpected became our anchor: the remarkable kindness of strangers. What began as isolated incidents gradually revealed itself as a pattern—a testament
I’m grappling with the mystery Of how to live a life With joy and generosity a presence gentle and kind Forgiving mistakes from the past Pushing aside future hypothetical Resisting the usual cast The fear, the doubt, the cynical
A New Beginning on Jeju Island We have just moved into our new home on Jeju Island, just a few kilometers north of Seogwipo, the second-largest city on the island’s southern coast. Our new neighborhood is a charming blend of
The Liberation of Letting Go Perfect skin. Perfect job. Perfect spouse. We chase these mirages relentlessly, don’t we? But here’s a liberating truth: life isn’t perfect. Never has been, never will be. And that’s actually wonderful news. The Beauty in