Rewild with Hygge| The Simple Life Journal
Most of us are running on empty. Too much noise, too many decisions, not enough time to think. This is a space for the antidote — practical, gentle ideas drawn from nature, slow living, and the simple rhythms that help overstimulated minds find their way back.
Written from a small retreat in the Koppány Valley, Hungary. Rooted in the Rewild with Hygge philosophy.
Our Content
NATURE AS MEDICINE
How time outdoors directly reduces stress and mental noise.
SLOW DOWN
Practical ways to simplify daily life and reduce overwhelm.
LIVE BY THE SEASONS
Following natural rhythms instead of fighting them
BACK TO BASICS
Reconnecting with nature hands-on — foraging, noticing, being present
EAT WELL, SIMPLY
Nourishing seasonal food without complexity
FIND YOUR WAY BACK
Practical tools for people burned out and looking for clarity
QUIET THE MIND
Simple practices that act.
CREATE WARMTH
Building comfort and calm in everyday life
Simple Life| Journal
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Wild Wellness – Mint Tea
Mint Tea Benefits & How to Grow Fresh Mint at Koppany Pines
Super Spring Soup
Recipe Ingredients Nettles (tips) – Main leafy ingredient Cleavers – a handful of tips from younger plants Alexanders leaves – a few sprigs Wild Chervil (Cow Parsley) – a handful of leaves Wild Garlic – less or more depending on desire taste One large potato One large...
Foraging| Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum)
Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum) Description: Wild Garlic is characterized by broad, smooth, lance-shaped green leaves that grow in pairs from the base. When crushed, the leaves emit a strong garlic scent. From April to June, it produces white, star-like flowers in...
Foraging| Wild Chervil / Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)
3. Wild Chervil / Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) Description: Wild Chervil, or Cow Parsley, has delicate, feathery green leaves with a lacy appearance. It produces small white flowers in umbrella-like clusters during spring and early summer, supported by hollow,...
Foraging| Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)
Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) Description: Alexanders feature large, glossy, bright green leaves divided into three leaflets per stem. They produce yellow-green umbrella-like flower clusters in spring, and their hollow stems often exhibit a purplish hue. Where to...
Foraging| Cleavers (Galium aparine)
Cleavers (Galium aparine) Description: Cleavers, also known as "sticky weed," have long, straggly stems with tiny hooked hairs that cause them to cling to surfaces. Their leaves are slender, lance-shaped, and arranged in whorls of 6-8 per node. What to Look For: Long,...
A Walk -v- A Mindful Walk
What's the difference between walking and 'mindful' walking? Walking is something most of us do every day without much thought. It is a natural and automatic activity that gets us from one place to another. However, mindful walking is a different experience...
Rewilding with Hygge in March
As March arrives, the first whispers of spring begin to emerge, even in the mildest of winters. This year, with warmer-than-usual temperatures, nature is waking up earlier, offering an ideal opportunity to embrace the season of renewal. Whether you’re a seasoned...
Benefits of Social Games
Benefits of Card & Board Games
It’s Monday, I’m planning ahead for 2024
"WE NEED TO MAINTAINING OUR BALANCE"The sun is peaking through and the first signs that spring is emerging are appearing across social media. It hasn’t stopped some putting coats on, jackets on or a warm snuggly jumper and bracing themselves to venture out into...
