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A winter shift and simple rituals that carry me through

Nov 18, 2025

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5 min read

A winter shift and simple rituals that carry me through

What’s helping me reconnect with myself after a big move and burnout as the days grow colder.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

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Walking side by side - Why walking and talking is so powerful?

Jul 8, 2025

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6 min read

Walking side by side - Why walking and talking is so powerful?

Eye to eye can feel intense. But side by side? That’s where true connection flows.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

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Taking a pause, and lots of walks, to reset and reconnect 🚶‍♀️

Jun 10, 2025

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6 min read

Taking a pause, and lots of walks, to reset and reconnect 🚶‍♀️

I’m prioritising walking, rest, and connection this week, and inviting you to join me to do the same.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

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

Mar 18, 2025

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4 min read

🌱 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

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Nurturing your morning: Six heartful practices for a positive start

Mar 4, 2025

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6 min read

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

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

Feb 25, 2025

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7 min read

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

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

Jan 21, 2025

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7 min read

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

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What's your word for 2025? Let's pick it together.

Jan 14, 2025

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5 min read

What's your word for 2025? Let's pick it together.

Instead of resolutions, let’s choose one word to guide the year ahead. A single word can shape your entire year. Here’s how to pick yours and live with intention.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

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Having New Year Blues? You’re Not Alone.

Jan 7, 2025

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8 min read

Having New Year Blues? You’re Not Alone.

Let's forget “New Year, New Me.” Let’s honor where we are and look after ourselves with these self-connection practices.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

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Heartful Christmas: Let’s Notice Miracles and Glimmers 🎄✨

Dec 24, 2024

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4 min read

Heartful Christmas: Let’s Notice Miracles and Glimmers 🎄✨

This Christmas, choose glimmers over triggers. Here’s a practice to guide you.

Essi Auguste Virtanen

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A winter shift and simple rituals that carry me through

Walking side by side - Why walking and talking is so powerful?

Taking a pause, and lots of walks, to reset and reconnect 🚶‍♀️

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

Nurturing your morning: Six heartful practices for a positive start

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

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

What's your word for 2025? Let's pick it together.

Having New Year Blues? You’re Not Alone.

Heartful Christmas: Let’s Notice Miracles and Glimmers 🎄✨

Letters for Connection by Essi A. Virtanen

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