Finding Myself in Finnishness
I never planned to move to Finland. But somehow, life brought me here—and in doing so, it introduced me to a way of living and thinking that reshaped who I am.
I never planned to move to Finland. But somehow, life brought me here—and in doing so, it introduced me to a way of living and thinking that reshaped who I am.
There are certainly many ways of presenting Finland and its traits. In a nutshell, Finnishness is above all intertwined with abundant and internationally renowned nature, the unwavering honesty of the people and a well-functioning and stable social security and education system.
Welcome to the charming world of Finnishness - the happiest country in the world having unique cultures and customs that have a deep-rooted sense of identity. I will explore the heart of Finland in this blog post to experience and showcase the essence of Finnish values, culture, and way of life.
The kindness and purity felt all around Finland inspires your inner peace to grow and your well-being to thrive!
The things that defined Finnishness for me before my experiences abroad were a close relationship to nature, good education, relatively high freedom of expression, safety and comfort, and honesty and sincerity in communication.
In this blog post I ponder Finnishness from the perspective of its social dynamics and the contrast between its modesty and appeal. I address the question of why Finns keep coming back to Finland from travelling or living abroad.
What comes to my mind first when thinking of finnishness?
What comes to your mind when hearing the word "Finland"?