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My Experiences of Finnishness

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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.

Finnishness: Peace, space, and a cup of coffee

For me, Finnishness is peace, silence, and contentment. It’s a long weekend at the cottage, a sauna, morning swims in the misty lake, a cup of Juhla Mokka from a blue-and-white Marimekko mug, a long stare out of the window into the emptiness and the freedom of not having to fill the silence with unnecessary words. It’s also so much more.

My Experiences of Finnishness

Finnishness is a unique blend of simplicity, resilience, and a profound connection to nature. Living in Finland has offered me a glimpse into a culture that values silence as much as it values honesty, and where even the smallest traditions carry deep meaning. Join me as I reflect on my experiences and observations about what makes Finnishness so remarkable.

Getting to know Finn-land

Finnish culture is often described through its simplicity, resilience, and deep connection with nature. When I came to experience it myself 3 years ago, I created my own understanding of what it means to be Finnish, with sauna, silence, and the Finnish concept of sisu on the forefront.

Some thoughts about Finnishness

I step out of the sauna. I take my towel and a bottle of beer. Walking down the stairs, I feel how the soft wind sweeps my face. I look at the darkening sky and hear some lonely blackbird whispering. Time stands still and I know I’m safe here. For me, finnishness is somehow a mix of a nature, peace and presence.

What is Finnishness made of?

Finnishness is a sum of many great and unique elements that sets us apart from other nations and their people. In my blog post I will open a few of the elements which I believe are cornerstones of Finnishness.

Embracing silence and space: The Finnish way of life

Finland, known for its stunning natural landscapes and unique cultural traits, offers a glimpse into a way of life where silence and personal space are cherished. In a world that often feels overwhelming and noisy, the Finnish approach to these concepts provides a refreshing contrast.

Exploring Finnishness: How I see Finnish culture

In this post I will cover some of the key aspects of Finnish culture and how to distinguish a Finnish person when meeting one. What to know about finnish habits and values, and ultimately what things connects us as Finns.

What Finnishness means to me

The midnight sun, colorful leaves, the northern lights and nature awakening after a long winter are all extraordinary things I, as a Finn have had the privilege to experience. In this post, I'll delve deeper into Finnishness based on my own perspectives.

The Some Elements of Finnishness

Finnishness is a multifaceted experience, quality and frankly way of life that every person has their own opinion about. These are some elements of Finnishness that I've come across as a Finn who has lived her whole life in Finland... Surprising right?

Finnishness

In this blog post I will share some thoughts of Finnishness. When I think about Finland what comes to my mind are the beautiful nature with all four seasons, the sauna and the people with their attitude and the sense of humour. Those are things that I like most in Finland.

Finnishness

Finland, just like any other country, has a culture of it's own. Many Finnish people tend to be proud of being a Finn. In this blog post I will write about my own experiences of Finnishness and what it means to me.