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Markus
Stories
A Perilous and Fantastic Journey
He had been in the forest for many days, and he was hungry. The canopy of pine and fir trees shielded the sun, but now it had gone away entirely, so that not even the filtered light shined through.
Photo: Odd Kåre Wiik
He needed the sun to warm himself. It was nearly Winter, and all the creatures of the forests were gone. The insects had been born, mated, and had died or been eaten. The amphibians and mammals had
gone to hibernate through the cold, dead months. The deer, moose and fox were still about, but these were not food for him. He needed to eat and store up energy before he, too, settled down for the
winter.
The snake continued his solitary sinuous journey through the undergrowth of the forest floor. The abundance of summer had passed and now his territory was barren of life. He would have to hunt
elsewhere.
Blog
I have titled my new blog Life Alchemy to highlight the
process of changing your state of being from one phase to another, just as the alchemists endeavoured to change base metals into gold and discover the elixir of life. I believe I have developed the
mindset and discovered some of the methods and practices to living an elegant life.
It is possible to change your life, and not just talk about
it, no matter who you are, where you live, what phase of life you’re in, or your personal circumstances. Change is the only constant, yet if you want that change to be a good one, you must plan it.
You can’t change your life overnight, just by hoping and dreaming. Instead, you must take active steps over time to live the life of your dreams.
I am writing to share some advice, anecdotes, and
information to help you also live your best life. In my posts, I will write on a wide variety of topics, including food, health and wellness, travel, practical lifehacks, beautiful and useful things,
cool art, culture, and daily life. I want to inspire you, my readers, while at the same time giving you practical advice on how to live more simply and elegantly, so you have more time to focus on
what you enjoy.
Thanks for reading,
Markus
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