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A /now page shares what you’d tell a friend you hadn’t seen in a year Derek Sivers

Last updated 7 minutes ago from my apartment in Copenhagen.

The seasons are changing yet again. Summer is letting go and the days are getting shorter and colder. Every season feels like a new beginning with a different offering. For me, autumn is a time to retreat, rest, and reflect after the hustle and bustle of summer.

My wife and I have been asking ourselves big questions and been in touch with the deep yearnings that we both have. While we both love our life in the city with its diverse communities, abundant flow of energy and ideas, and lots of culture for display, we have decided to move to the countryside. We miss the stillness and darkness, the slow rhythm of life, the small communities and larger spaces, and having nature all around.

It's a big decision after spending more than a decade in the city with family, friends, and work. But nothing is permanent, and now feels like the time. We will miss everyone and everything and will keep visiting Copehangen. At the same time, we're excited about what's in store for us as we begin our new life elsewhere.

Chestnut tree
Chestnut tree in a park nearby already preparing for winter