Introduction

photo: Siren by Dmitry Laudin

I started this blog as a place to share some thoughts about various topics and tap into some creative expression of my thoughts and soul stirrings.

I thought I might share a bit about how the blog came to be named Magical Vellamo.

Magical is a word that is very special to me as it comes up in various ways throughout each and every day. When I think about the word, what comes to mind is that moment that just takes your breath away. You are dazzled and you are mesmerized and you cannot look away. You are witnessing a moment that seems to be orchestrated just for you to experience and enjoy immensely.

Vellamo is a Finnish water goddess. She represents the ability to experience the aliveness that comes with being one with the water. Water is extremely important to me as it motivates and inspires me while also offering the greatest sense of peace I could possibly achieve in any other setting.Water is also life giving and flowing freely, moving at a pace that is only determined by the other elements that it is living within connection.

As these two concepts come together in this blog, they provide the inspiration I need to walk through this journey of life. They mesh so well together and produce a sense of unity on the path ahead.

As I continually ask questions that come up for me and seek the best answers I can, these will be elements that will push me but also provide the ability to stir my soul and to offer peace in the asking.