Every night, when I lay down in bed, I am embraced by a feeling of gratitude. I have a place to rest my head, a blanket to cover me, and I can sleep in warmth and safety. I know this is not a given. And that is exactly what led me to the idea of gifting a pillow and a blanket to children who need them. This is how the Sweet Dreams project was born.
Sometimes, all it takes is picking up a needle and thread. Not doing it perfectly, but doing it with heart. When I started sewing bags from used theater banners where I worked, I had no idea I was also beginning to change my own world. A small act that brings joy to others often becomes a remedy for our own soul.
From the moment I started perceiving plants as live beings, my life changed. They are no longer just "flowers" but mirrors of my inner world, silent teachers, friends. In this story, I share my personal journey to myself through my relationship with plants. As my inner environment healed, not only did they begin to grow, but so did I.
Not everything can be named in scholarly terms. In our family, we simply called it "saying goodbye to childhood." It was the day our son, David, stepped into a new stage of life, and we wanted him not just to hear it but to consciously feel it. Without grand words, but with a big heart, I write this story with the hope that it may inspire other parents who feel that their child's transition into adolescence deserves special attention.
In today's digital age, where we spend most of our time in front of screens and under pressure to perform, we seek moments to pause and return—to ourselves, to peace, to creativity. One such path can be found in Michal Gorec’s paper workshop, where participants experience the process of handmade paper production firsthand.
Small daily rituals are not just repetitions of the same activities. They mainly have a deep impact on our mental health, a sense of stability, and overall satisfaction. Because we perform them regularly, they help us predict what the day will be like, bringing calmness and system into our lives. This is especially important in times of uncertainty, loneliness, or stress. And if you think you don’t have any established and ingrained daily routines, try finding inspiration in this article.
Social media connect us to the world but often disconnect us from ourselves. Why do we feel like we're constantly with others yet still alone? Let’s honestly discuss how the online world affects us and what we can do about it.
Every man, whether young or old, is shaped by his life stories. Whether they are positive or rather painful. It all counts. Our life throws everything into one basket, into a life blender, mixes it all together, and from that mash, it continues to shape our character. And as they say, some stories are priceless. They are not so easily lived through. And that’s why we shouldn’t keep them just for ourselves, and if possible, we should use them to pass on our life experiences to others.
The older I get, the more I need them. What exactly? Small daily rituals. Regular actions that bring order to my daily rhythm. And in today's age of digital procrastination, they are more necessary than ever. Yes, even we fifty-year-olds sometimes just lie around on social media and let it consume us. That’s when it feels like having a daily routine is almost impossible to find.