Category Archives: What grounds me

Daily rituals and small ceremonies — cacao, matcha, mornings and evenings filled with stillness.

The Quiet Energy of the Ranch

Rustic ranch-style patio with wooden beams, cozy seating, and mountain view

There’s a certain stillness that only the ranch can give me. The moment I step into the riding arena, the outside world quiets down — replaced by the rhythm of hooves, the breath of horses, and the soft rustle of hay. It feels as if the air itself carries a different energy, one that settles into my body and softens my thoughts.
For me, the quiet energy of the ranch is not only in the arena but in every detail – the stillness of horses, the golden light, the rhythm of silence…

The Magic of Pets at Home

Longhaired Collie Gioia relaxing on the sofa – pets at home

A home isn’t just about the colors on the walls, the carefully chosen rugs, or the curated décor. Pets at home bring more than companionship – they bring the kind of breath, warmth, and living energy that turns a house into a sanctuary. Pets truly transform the atmosphere of a home – their presence changes everything. A true home can’t simply be designed – it has to come alive. And that’s where animals step in, because pets transform the atmosphere and bring warmth into every corner, changing the feeling of every room they share…

Ceremonial Cacao – A Peaceful Evening Ritual of Calm

Ceremonial cacao served in a rustic ceramic cup

Every evening, when the countryside around me grows quiet and the daylight slowly disappears beyond the horizon, I sit on my porch with a cup of thick ceremonial cacao. Its bitter, earthy taste guides me to slow down. It is not just a drink – it is a gateway into silence, into the inner world that so often gets drowned out during the day…