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The weekly letters

Receive a personal, reflective letter from Sacha every week that will help you live a beautiful life in harmony with nature’s wisdom.

How much I enjoy reading the letters; they’re poetic, reflective, beautifully written, inspiring, and more often than not, relatable. I’m grateful to receive such a bundle of good things in my inbox on a regular basis.—Anais
Life is beautiful, and I continue to reflect on how good it feels to allow myself to flow with the seasons, and how valuable and true the wisdom of nature is. I’m so grateful that you share this wisdom with the world.—Jaap
These beautiful emails help me to become conscious of what’s happening within, a light shining on some deeper parts within. It’s so inspiring and fascinating to learn about these cycles of nature and ourselves.—Nina
These writings are growing more and more dear to me. Especially in the last months, their timing was perfect, offering a spark of light when my world seemed dark. Thank you with all my heart.—Tobias
Just wanted to express how beautiful your writing is, how spot on with some deeper layers of what I’m living. It’s wonderful; easy to read yet so articulate and rhythmic; deep, reflective, and revealing.—Ry
In a time of struggling to let joy enter my heart and mostly feeling very lost, your message is very welcome and brings a little bit of hope to my being. Thank you for the beauty you carry and that you share with us.—Vivi

Upcoming events

The Pilgrimage

A five-day deepening walking journey through the nature reserves along the Dutch-Belgian border, including a two-day silent retreat at the Trappist monastery Westmalle Abbey.

Letters for early summer

The longing that remains when all is here

How the abundance of summer cannot satisfy, but brings us to a halt.

Swimming in the flood of ease

On staying true to your inspiration rather than outsourcing your soul.

A beautiful mind

How the first subtle signs of Autumn will reignite your productivity.

There’s nothing quite like it

Why boredom matters greatly in our creative pursuits.

The little death of high summer

An argument for canceling your plans and disappearing for a while.

The monk with the white sneakers

The Fransciscan answer to existentalist dread, or the fear of better options.

Tiny rabbits eating croissants

On choosing what is essential when the world clamors for your attention.

Where you may sabotage yourself

How summer's light illuminates what we want to see and what we hide.

Signs you are maturing

Lingering in the unknowable and embracing the mystery of existence.

Your path to joy

Finding ease as spring energy settles into summer grace.

Dealing with rejection

A vulnerable letter on recurring rejection and moving through its aftermath.

It will work out just right

Navigating the productive chaos of early summer and trusting the process.

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