Embracing the Unknown

In the depths of winter's darkness, there lies an opportunity to confront our fears and embrace the unknown.

In the depths of winter's darkness, there lies an opportunity to confront our fears and embrace the unknown.

Inspired by Pieter Ampe's thought-provoking play "Get Lost," I've come to realize that our fear of the dark may not stem from its uncertainty but rather from the clarity it brings to our truths.

Growing up amidst the glow of city lights, I was never afraid of the darkness. Instead, I found solace in its quiet embrace, wandering through the streets with a sense of wonder and curiosity. But as I've grown older, I've come to understand that darkness isn't just the absence of light — it's a mirror that reflects the hidden depths of our souls.

In the winter darkness, when the world is blanketed in snow and the air is crisp, the impact of light pollution becomes apparent. Artificial glow obscures the stars, leaving us feeling disoriented and disconnected from the natural world. Yet, amidst the darkness, there is an opportunity to get lost in the beauty of the unknown.

Pieter Ampe's "Get Lost" invites us to embrace the uncertainty, to relinquish our need for control, and to surrender to the mysteries of the night. It's a humble push that challenges us to confront our fears, to question our truths, and to explore new depths of introspection and discovery.

As I navigate the winter darkness, I'm reminded of the importance of embracing the unknown. By allowing ourselves to get lost, we open ourselves up to new experiences, insights, and perspectives. In the depths of the unknown, we may just find the clarity and connection we've been searching for.

So let us not fear the darkness but instead, embrace it as an opportunity for growth and exploration. For it is in the darkness that we may find the light we've been seeking all along.

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The Bedrock of our Adventures

Explore the deeper landscapes of Måløy, for they are true holders of wisdom.

Exploring the deeper landscapes of Måløy, for they are true holders of the wisdom of Patience and Robustness.

Our beloved hometown is often recognized by the peak of Mount Veten and Mount Brurahornet. As a litte girl I thought they looked like volcanos, and I kept having dreams of fleeing from lava erupting from the top of the mounatins. Little did I know that my nightmares were not that far fetched.

The solid foundation of mother earth was formed 1.8 billion years ago. Deep within this bedrock, Veten and Brurahornet were formed from Magma 1,6 billion years ago! Magma refers to molten rock trapped underground, if this molten rock makes it to the surface and keeps flowing like a liquid, it is called lava.

This type of rock is called Mangeritt, they are tremendiously solid and in a world context they are very rare. The rock came to the surface on the coast of Norway because of the rise and fall of the Caledoninan chain of Mountains 400-500 million years ago, in combination with erosions during the Iceage.

So the next time you are hiking in the mountains of Måløy keep in mind that you are truly walking on solid ground!

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The Stories of Inner and Outer Landscapes

Harnessing the deeper truths, knowledge and potential of people, nature and life events to create meaning and change.

Harnessing the deeper truths, knowledge and potential of people, nature and life events to create meaning and change.

During the Ice Age, nature worked its magic carving the spectacular landscapes of Norway. The vast and spectacular fjords are only here today as result of the freezing chill of the Ice Age. When the coastline rose from the glaciation, human settlements sprung up on lands that had previously only been occupied by nature. Dramatic climate change set the stage for ecological and cultural evolution.

Our landscapes holds memories, myths and notions. Archaeologists have previously been aknowledning base of resource and communication as the main reason for the earliest costal settlements. But the traces from our ancestors also tells the story of belonging, trust and fundamental interactions with nature. It`s fair to say there are some hidden gems at the core of our landscapes.

Life is like moving through open landscapes, never knowing what comes next. There will be steep hills and rough terrain, storms and rainy days, as much as there will be clear paths, sunshine and magical sceneries. Each day is an adventure. The little things are just as important as the Big thing. The hard times are just as eligible as the happy times. Navigation asks of us to become aware of our inner and outer landscapes; Sensing, feeling and conscously choosing, and then - Just let it be. At the end of the day it`s out of your hands, every outcome is possible.

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