Whenever I tell people that we spend every summer in Finland, I often get asked:

"Why? What do you even do there? Doesn’t it get boring?"

At first, I’d list the usual activities: grilling, sauna, reading, swimming, boating, fishing, cooking, playing games, exploring. Or I’d try to describe the magic of the endless summer days, the breathtaking sunsets that seem to last forever, or the incredible freedom of having no schedule—just following our own rhythm.

But while all of that is true, it still doesn’t fully capture it. It’s not just about what we do—it’s about the feeling. The vibe. The timelessness. It’s quiescence.

In my daily life, I’m not someone who can just sit and do nothing. I always need to be occupied—reading, watching, scrolling, planning. But after a few days in the Finnish forest, something shifts. I suddenly catch myself sitting on a rock, watching the waves, the wind rustling the glittering birch leaves, feeling utterly at peace.

I realize—I am quiescent. And I am happy.

For me, quiescence is why I return to Finland every year. And if you ever find yourself there, I believe it should be your goal too.