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200 people. One song. Here’s what happened.

200 people. One song. Here’s what happened.

Strangers came together for one night to sing and what unfolded was pure harmony, healing, and a reminder that human connection truly changes us, for good.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Change And TransitionsChange And Transitions
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No-vember: what do you need to say no to?

No-vember: what do you need to say no to?

This month is an invitation to pause, release, and lovingly say no to what no longer aligns. So there’s room for what’s meant to flow in.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Announcements & NewsAnnouncements & News
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Moving from London to Milton Keynes, from solo to partnership

Moving from London to Milton Keynes, from solo to partnership

One year ago, I was in Spain. Now, I’m moving in with my person — and saying goodbye to my London chapter.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Change And TransitionsChange And Transitions
Rituals that return us to what matters

Rituals that return us to what matters

How slowing down, impermanence, and simple rituals are helping me find my way back to balance.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Mindful MomentsMindful Moments
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🌳 Embracing the unknown, one breath at a time

🌳 Embracing the unknown, one breath at a time

What an ancient oak and Buddhist wisdom taught me about presence and trust.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Real TalkReal Talk
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Autumn’s reminder: you don’t have to sprint all year

Autumn’s reminder: you don’t have to sprint all year

Nature slows down, maybe it’s time you do, too.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Real TalkReal Talk
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The Wake-Up Call I Didn’t Want but Needed

The Wake-Up Call I Didn’t Want but Needed

Here’s what I learned when someone close to me said I wasn’t listening. Sometimes truth stings—but it shows us what needs to change.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
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Hope: The Light We Carry Through the Dark

Hope: The Light We Carry Through the Dark

It's suicide awareness week, and it's made me think how even in the darkest tunnels, hope is the torch that keeps us moving forward.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Real TalkReal Talk
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Defining success: what really matters?

Defining success: what really matters?

These three questions will help you define success on your own terms. Let’s explore success from the heart, not from what society expects.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Real TalkReal Talk
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Short fuse, sad songs, chocolate cravings - let’s talk PMS (men, this is for you, too)

Short fuse, sad songs, chocolate cravings - let’s talk PMS (men, this is for you, too)

This is biology, not drama. And men — this is relationship gold, if you get it.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
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Sauna, Sea, Sisu: Finnish Ritual to Reset

Sauna, Sea, Sisu: Finnish Ritual to Reset

Science backs it. Finnish tradition proves it. Here’s why heat and cold therapy has timeless benefits for the body, mind, and spirit.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
Living CourageouslyLiving Courageously
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From "I can't" to "I can"

From "I can't" to "I can"

What high jumping, cold plunging, and public speaking taught me about fear, belief, and why the only real limit is the one in your mind.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
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