Finnish happiness is rooted in finding meaning in simplicity. Here both locals and visitors embrace the beauty of stillness – savoring the peaceful sound of waves, the calm of nature, and the quiet moments after a relaxing evening in a sauna’s warmth. It requires initiative: maybe you might have to consciously decide to have no detailed schedule or big events to attend.
Many destinations promise a wide variety of sights and activities. On Finlands islands, the experience you cherish the most can be smaller than expected — if a holiday de-stressing without any plans sounds good to you.
You do not need a plan: instead, the key is to let go of one.
Start with this:
1. Take a loved one with you if you'd like. This is a perfect opportunity to spend quality time being present to each other.
2. Leave your phone in a safe place.
2. Choose a spot — an island, a beach, a sauna, a berry-picking spot, a cabin...
3. You can sit still, walk or do whatever small tasks you would like, but try to focus on your surroundings!
4. Look for the tiniest details around you. How does the air smell, how does the wind feel on your skin. Can you the birds singing.
5. Stay longer than feels necessary, let time pass, and even get bored!
It’s that simple.
