I’m Ida, a mom of two, married, and I run a cozy inn in the Norwegian countryside. I’ve carved out this corner of my website to start something close to my heart: GROW FROM KINDNESS.

You know that feeling deep inside — that sense that there’s more to give, more to share, or simply more waiting inside you?

I believe that’s your potential nudging you. It’s already there, just waiting to be unlocked.

And I truly believe — with every fiber of my being — that kindness is the key.

When you choose to share, to give, to show up with kindness, something shifts. It starts with you, but it doesn’t end there. If enough of us begin, it will ripple outward and transform our own lives — and the world.

Grow From Kindness is about building a strong, lasting foundation — for ourselves and for our communities — through the simple yet powerful act of kindness.

By practicing The 9 Ways of Being Kind, we start where it matters most: with small, concrete actions that strengthen who we are. From this foundation, we unlock our own potential, grow into who we’re meant to be, and help others do the same.

Kindness doesn’t just stop with us. Like sunlight nourishing a garden, our kindness spreads — lifting those around us, inspiring new growth, and creating a ripple effect of warmth and connection.

When enough of us build from kindness, we create something future generations can stand on — a strong, living foundation where they, too, can grow and thrive.

Kindness is a practice.

The 9 Ways of Being Kind offer simple, concrete ways to bring kindness into daily life.

These are designed to help you connect with others, care for yourself, and grow stronger from the inside out. Whether it’s through listening, sharing, supporting, or showing up with honesty and patience, each way builds your inner foundation and adds light to the world around you.

Start with one. Practice it. Let it grow.

Kindness is how we unlock potential

— in ourselves and in each other.

When many of us choose kindness in everyday life, this practice builds the foundation for a new, more peaceful future — one that our children and future generations can grow from.

Sign up for my newsletter and I’ll send you a short email every other week — sometimes with gentle reflections, sometimes with simple actions to take.

Let’s grow something beautiful — together, from kindness.

And a reminder: Kindness is a building block. When we practice it daily, we lay the foundation for a more connected and compassionate world.

When you sign up, you’ll also receive my free e-book:

Grow From Kindness, 9 Ways of Being Kind

Unlock Your Potential and Transform the World

I really hope you like it!