Column / February 2018
Why is community important and why do humans seek it? What are we actually searching for in the meeting and melting with others and how does it relate to my personal evolution? If the evolution of this planet also is mirrored in the ways we relate, what lessons are waiting to be learned in terms of the way we build our communities? These questions have been echoing in my being this fall.
In the search for solutions that recognize the interconnectedness of root causes, my pilgrimage led me to the Ayurvedic system of healing. Can the legacy of Eastern medicine traditions contribute to our quest towards restoring balance and reviving our connection to nature?
Arriving at the farm this weekend was a true experience of stepping into winter wonderland. The rolling hills covered in snow and a bright reflection of the sun gave instant inner peace and joy to those of us arriving from grey city surroundings. No wonder the farmer Sidsel Sandberg had envisioned a Lavvo out here. She pointed out the spot next to her 16 square meter house, where she has dreamt of a permanently installed lavvo for the past ten years.