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Landing back home after 6 months on the road: Here’s what I learned!

Apr 8, 2025

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Landing back home after 6 months on the road: Here’s what I learned!

Living out of a suitcase showed me what I truly value, and it’s probably not what you think.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

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I took a phone break for the weekend, and this is what happened...

Apr 1, 2025

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I took a phone break for the weekend, and this is what happened...

Could you go a weekend without your phone? I tried it, and wow! The impact it had on my wellbeing was incredible. I'll share my insights here.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Change And Transitions

Navigating friendship breakups 💔

Mar 25, 2025

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Navigating friendship breakups 💔

Breakups aren’t just romantic. Losing a friend hurts, too. Here's how to grieve and move through those changes leaning into allowing and trust.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Connection Tools

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🌱 Spring Into Action: Let's Unlock What Lights You Up!

Mar 18, 2025

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🌱 Spring Into Action: Let's Unlock What Lights You Up!

Spring isn’t just about external change—it’s about realigning with what sets your soul on fire. If you want to set and achieve your goals before the summer, this letter is for you!

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Living Courageously

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The Heart of Self-Respect (and How to Cultivate It)

Mar 11, 2025

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The Heart of Self-Respect (and How to Cultivate It)

Do you struggle with saying no? Over-explaining? Putting yourself last? These might be signs that your self-respect needs attention. Let’s explore how to change that.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Connection Tools

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Nurturing your morning: Six heartful practices for a positive start

Mar 4, 2025

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Nurturing your morning: Six heartful practices for a positive start

This week, I want to share the self-connecting practices I rely on for the most positive, connected start for the day.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Connection Tools

Feeling exhaustion? Me, too. Let's talk about it. 😴

Feb 25, 2025

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Feeling exhaustion? Me, too. Let's talk about it. 😴

Recognize the unique forms of exhaustion you're experiencing and how to find the right way to rest through it with more ease.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Living Courageously

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What could happen if you accepted your reality instead of resisting it?

Feb 18, 2025

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What could happen if you accepted your reality instead of resisting it?

What if the key to joy, peace, and fulfilment is to flow with the river of life and not swim against its current? (Warning: Real talk! No sugar coating!)

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

#CommunityEvents

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A Hug for Your Heart This Valentine’s 💌 (And an Invitation)

Feb 11, 2025

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A Hug for Your Heart This Valentine’s 💌 (And an Invitation)

Valentine's week can come up with many feelings. You’re not alone. Here’s an invitation to reconnect—with yourself and others and remind ourselves how we need spaces to be seen and heard. 💛

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

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A Heartfful Pause: My Picks for You 🫀

Feb 4, 2025

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A Heartfful Pause: My Picks for You 🫀

From music to poetry to a little ritual—these heartful picks are helping me land softly after change. Maybe they’ll bring you a little comfort, too.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Change And Transitions

How to navigate the in-betweens with grace

Jan 28, 2025

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4 min read

How to navigate the in-betweens with grace

In my last two days in Bali, I’m sitting here with the bittersweetness of endings, the beginnings, and all the in-betweens in this uncertain transition.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen

Connection Tools

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What Bali has taught me about prayer (It’s not what you think!)

Jan 21, 2025

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What Bali has taught me about prayer (It’s not what you think!)

Prayer isn’t just for tough times; it’s a simple daily connecting practice. Here's how you can do it, too.

Essi Auguste Virtanen
Essi Auguste Virtanen
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