by Hélène Stelian | Oct 12, 2020 | Musings
I was born in Copenhagen of a Danish mother. I grew up in Paris (hence my first name with the accents) but enjoyed many holidays the hyggelig (cozy) way with my Danish relatives. Before Covid, I was able to visit my Danish cousin Sophia and her family in Copenhagen...
by Hélène Stelian | Oct 5, 2020 | Musings
One of the most common struggles I hear is around decision making. Our daily lives are full of small choices, most of which we navigate effortlessly. Navy dress or black pants. Hair down or pulled up. Make the bed or leave it undone. Salad or sandwich for lunch. To...
by Hélène Stelian | Sep 28, 2020 | Musings
When I find something I love, I tend to go all in. I read about it, subscribe to the website, join relevant Facebook groups, sign up for workshops or webinars—and yes, I’m compelled to tell my friends and followers about it. In other words, I become a super fan!...
by Hélène Stelian | Sep 7, 2020 | Musings
When I shared recently that Peter and I were getting a puppy from a breeder, a few people reacted negatively, making it clear they disagreed with our choice and urging us to adopt rather than buy, all this without inquiring about our situation or perspective. I...
by Hélène Stelian | Aug 31, 2020 | Musings
On a recent outing, I heard a thirty-something woman lament to her friend, “It’s hard not to have anything to look forward to.” I get it. The days are blending into each other and, not knowing when Covid will end, we can’t make long-term plans....