Perfume has its roots in incense, which has been used since the second millennium BC. The Latin word “perfumum” literally means “through smoke,” referring to the method of burning fragrant materials. Incense has long held a mystical allure and served as a sacred connection between the profane and the divine, the visible and the invisible, and as a means of purification for the Egyptian gods.

Can an Ancient Asian Tea Ceremony and a Mallorcan Stone Courtyard Tell the Same Story? At first glance, it may seem unlikely—but upon closer inspection, they share a profound connection: harmony with nature, simplicity, and respect for tradition. At Es Racó d’Artà, a tranquil retreat in the untouched northeast of Mallorca, Asian influences blend naturally and seamlessly into the surroundings.

Eckhart Tolle on the Next Stage of Evolution “When a sufficient number of humans have gone through this incredible shift in consciousness, the world that they create will look very different from the world that is created by humans who are completely identified with thinking.” So says Eckhart Tolle in this inspiring video sharing his vision of the next stage in human evolution.

The New York Hypnotic School is an art movement that emerged in New York in the 1960s and 1970s and is characterised by hypnotic, repetitive and visually captivating works. Although it was never a formal group of artists with a manifesto or fixed members, it united various trends from the visual arts, music and light art under a common aesthetic.

Anselm Kiefer, one of the most important contemporary artists of our time, is known for his monumental works that interweave history, mythology and philosophy. His works are multi-layered explorations of human existence, memory and the weight of history. To truly understand his art, it is worth taking a look at his working process and the influences that have shaped him.

Der Baum mit seinen Wurzeln, die tief und fest in der Erde verankert sind, und seiner Krone, die sich dem Himmel entgegenstreckt, verkörpert auf natürliche Weise die Verbindung zwischen Irdischem und Spirituellem. Er ist eine Erinnerung daran, geerdet zu bleiben, während man nach oben strebt. Das wissen auch die neuen Besitzer des Treehotels in Nord-Schweden, wo man in einem unberührten Wald in einzigartigen Architekten-Baumhäusern übernachten kann.

Bathed in the stillness of the morning, I took a conscious walk from the sublime Es Racó d’Artà up Puig des Racó. The cool autumn air, the scent of pine trees mixed with the distant salty hint of the sea and the rustle of leaves under my feet were my constant companions. The stony path required my full attention. I felt my breath, quiet and even, and my steps adapted to the gentle rhythm..