Weekly Statistics – Autumn Light, Morning Dips, and Pausing to See Clearly

Weekly statistics – autumn light, morning dips, and pausing to see clearly – this past week has been filled with soft autumn light, refreshing morning swims, and many small encounters with you, my readers. In addition, both the Swedish and English texts have continued to find new paths out into the world, as if the words themselves want to bathe in new lakes of readers.

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A Week of Calm Energy

Behind the scenes, the statistics show that direct visits and social media keep the blog moving forward. It feels as though more and more people already know the way here – as if malix.se has become a recurring morning coffee for the soul. Read more weekly statistics posts here »

Pausing – to Become More True to Ourselves

I believe we need to pause in order to truly meet both the world and ourselves.
Living here and now makes us more alive. When we slow down, we also start to notice the small details that otherwise rush by. It’s easy not to see the trees because the forest stands in the way, but when we step closer we suddenly notice the squirrel, the rough bark of the trunks, and the shifting colors.

It’s the same with people. When we dare to pause and listen – not only to the words but also to the tones and the pauses – we begin to truly see the person in front of us. And if we take it a step further and take responsibility for what we ourselves send out, for our thoughts and feelings, then we begin to shine. We find care, personal responsibility, and the courage to look ourselves in the mirror.

This is what I have learned during the past week. What have you learned?

AHA – Between the Lines

This is about more than numbers. It is also a story of how stillness becomes an inner compass. Morning dips, gratitude exercises, and writing are all ways to pause and choose a direction – small acts that quietly shape daily life.

Your Voice: Between the Lines

This week reflects a longing for balance and truth. The texts resonate with those seeking stillness in everyday life – and you, the reader, carry the same longing. When I see how you find your way here, it feels like a conversation that continues even after I close my computer.

Reflection

Something happens when we pause. We begin to sense the subtle color changes in our own inner landscape. There, in the quiet spaces, lies perhaps the most vibrant part of life – the one we can’t see when rushing past.

Thank You for Visiting

Thank you for coming here, for reading, sharing, and sometimes leaving a comment. Your visits keep the blog alive and give direction to the words. You are an essential part of this growing conversation.

A Thought for the Road

Carry a moment of stillness in your pocket today. Perhaps three deep breaths at the kitchen window are enough. In that small pause, the biggest things often unfold.

Yesterday has already come to rest in history, tomorrow waits further ahead. But right now – this is where life happens.
– Carina Ikonen Nilsson

Questions for You

What does your own pause-and-breathe moment look like? Is there a place or time where you see the world – and yourself – a little more clearly?
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Here are earlier links if you’d like to read:
Previous weekly statistics
Sometimes It’s About Deciding (link in Swedish only)