Now that we are almost over on the better side of the pandemic, the world is in another crisis, war that is causing a lot of emotions…

Last week I was on holiday in Switzerland, the same pretty village that we’ve been going to for years but due to the pandemic, we haven’t been able to go there for two years.

A day after the war started I went ski touring with friends.

I WAS REMINDED ABOUT SOMETHING IMPORTANT

It took almost 3 hours to ski up to the mountain top and less than 30 minutes to ski down. Then we needed to ski across the lake for almost an hour to get back.

On the way up I was thinking why we did it overall and if fresh, untouchable powder snow was worth it– especially when there are usually easier options for the lazier around there.

Also, I hadn’t had to do it for a while- hiking in a thin mountain air with heavy skis and all equipment was physically challenging for me.

I was coughing a bit after the virus, or another bug I got from Stella’s daycare…

In Finland we have this thing called Sisu, it’s like a Yoda-like force, grit, that you call in when things get tough.

A LITTLE OVER 100 YEARS AGO OUR TINY COUNTRY WON A WAR AGAINST OUR BIG GIANT EASTERN NEIGHBOUR WITH SISU

They didn’t give up.

No matter it looked like they should surrender they kept fighting and they won.

So while I was skiing up there, thinking of all this, feeling physically challenged in the steep wall of the mountain, feeling the fear, sadness and anger that the war raised inside of me– I pushed through while knowing all the time there were some extra strength, power and energy in me if I needed it.

Whenever it feels like fear takes over I’ve learned to push those thoughts away– and not let it take over – it means that I’m not looking up or down but focusing on moving forward step by step, breathing on the moment, setting intentions, and the goal- whatever it is.

Now for me, it’s peace, connection, and knowing in my gut good will always win.

WHEN WE CONNECT WITH OUR SISU YOU GET THE STRENGHT AND COURAGE YOU NEED WHEN GIVING UP IS NOT AN OPTION

It’s been beautiful to witness how the world has reacted and the nations have joined together, how people want to help, support, and donate.

When we join our forces we become more powerful, a community is powerful and anything can become possible when we join our forces physically, mentally and energetically connect with our Sisu... but that starts from you:

It’s safe for you to feel your feelings, and let go of anger and sadness.
It’s safe for you to have inner peace.
It’s safe for you to think you’re lucky and blessed wherever you are.
You can take action.

We can do all this while thinking of others and helping and supporting the people who need our help right now and donate if you can

At first, I felt helpless as if there were nothing I could do other than sit and watch. Then the opportunities showed up. I donated for the World Food Organization and I emptied the closets from the old children’s clothes, shoes, and whatever I can find and take them to the Ukrainian church per their request.

Pick your favorite charity, organization if you can and help, even a little things will help.

If that's not possible focus on sending good intentions, love and care. It all helps. We can always do something.

It feels good when you know you have done what you can and your aims and intentions focus on trusting the unknown will reveal itself the right way.

What thoughts and feelings has all this raised in you?

Much love,

Jenni