Author Archives: Geneveive Cheung 張英姿

Living Without Permission – Hermit (a poem)

Grove Living, Self-Acceptance, and the Quiet Joy of a Life That Needs No Approval https://youtu.be/AIxQsR-B-Nk There comes a moment when you stop asking the world to confirm that your life is valid. The more simply I live, the less I feel the need to explain myself. Some of the deepest lessons about life don’t comeContinueContinue reading “Living Without Permission – Hermit (a poem)”

Grove Living Begins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZK4-zmcrWw Grove Living Begins A new way of living. A quieter rhythm. A return to what matters. This is Grove Living — where I share the journey of rebuilding life from the inside out. The first message of 2026 came through spontaneously, and I knew it had to stand alone. Watch/listen to the intro nowContinueContinue reading “Grove Living Begins”

A Small Change That Makes a Difference

Today I changed the bedding in the chicken coop for the first time.I replaced the cut grass with woodchips, and the difference is immediately apparent. The coop feels drier, cleaner, and more comfortable.I used cut grass before because it was what I had at the time. This feels like the right next step. Small adjustmentsContinueContinue reading “A Small Change That Makes a Difference”

Birdsongs and Beauty

This morning, I opened the door and the sound rushed in. Birdsong everywhere, clear and layered, as if the land was laughing. For a moment it felt unreal how loud and alive it was. I stood there listening. Finches, sparrows, and even the steady tapping of a woodpecker in the distance. Nothing dramatic happened. JustContinueContinue reading “Birdsongs and Beauty”

A View That Never Grows Old

View from the garden at Genevieve Grove toward Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, surrounded by trees and Tuscan countryside.Vista dal giardino di Genevieve Grove verso Vinci, luogo natale di Leonardo da Vinci, circondato da alberi e campagna toscana. This view from my garden still stops me every time.Looking toward the birthplace of LeonardoContinueContinue reading “A View That Never Grows Old”

Our First Selfie Together

Not a perfect photo, but a perfect moment.Our first selfie — just the two of us, calm and content, held by the rhythm of the day. No filters, no posing. Just being here together. Trust doesn’t arrive all at once. It grows quietly, through shared walks, shared pauses, shared silences. This was one of thoseContinueContinue reading “Our First Selfie Together”

A Peaceful Place to Have Breakfast

Breakfast on the terrace at Genevieve Grove, coffee and croissant overlooking the Tuscan countryside.Colazione in terrazza a Genevieve Grove, caffè e cornetto con vista sulla campagna toscana. Morning light, fresh air, and time to sit.Breakfast at the grove is simple — coffee, something warm, and the quiet of the countryside.Nothing rushed. Just the day beginning.ContinueContinue reading “A Peaceful Place to Have Breakfast”