Finding Healing and Inspiration in the Forests of Finnish Lapland

Over the past few days, rain has gently fallen over Rovaniemi. I'm currently spending time in a psychiatric ward, focusing deeply on my healing journey—mind, body, and soul. Today, I felt the need to reconnect with something greater, something grounding. I walked into the forest barefoot, letting my feet and hands touch the soft earth, the moss, the trees. I breathed in the crisp air of the Finnish woods, rich with the scent of pine and rain. Slowly, I felt my breath deepen, my thoughts settle, my heart find calm.

As a woman, as a human being, and as an artist, I find profound restoration in nature. The forest is my sanctuary—a place where I feel safe, held, and renewed. The sounds of birds, the rustle of leaves, the layers of green, the moisture of the moss—all these elements work together as a kind of natural therapy. It’s a deep physical and emotional connection that reminds me: I belong here. We all do.

In June, Lapland awakens in its full, vibrant beauty. This northern nature is unlike anything many people around the world have seen. Here you will find ancient trees, lush mosses, and the cleanest air. Nature in Lapland is both powerful and gentle. And for me, it is a mirror and a muse.

Being immersed in this environment not only helps me find balance, it also ignites my creativity. My art begins here—in silence, in observation, in reverence. The textures, colors, and emotions of the forest find their way into my abstract work. It is here that I draw strength and inspiration. Nature doesn’t judge. Nature listens.

Through my photographs and my art, I invite you to witness this intimate connection. Maybe you, too, will remember something deep within yourself. Maybe it will inspire you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the Earth.

Let us protect these natural spaces. Let us respect the forests, the moss, the air. Because when we care for nature, it cares for us in return.

Discover my abstract art and colorful expressions here: Veera Zukova on Singulart. I create intuitive, vibrant acrylic and mixed-media artworks inspired by Lapland’s soul

I am also sharing a photo series from the Finnish forest in June—pure, green, alive. A glimpse of Lapland’s soul.

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