Unbecoming the Old Me: How I’m Finally Discovering That Life Can Be Fun

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results.” ~Albert Einstein I woke up one morning and realized that I had no idea who I was. I...

A More Colorful Approach to Meditation—Creating Your Way to Peace

Have you ever felt so absorbed in the moment that you lost track of all your worries? For me, it’s often something creative that gets me into a peaceful state of flow—writing, painting, or...

9 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self to Help Her Change Her Life

“You are one decision away from a completely different life.” ~Mel Robbins At twenty-six years old, I lost my dad to suicide. I was heartbroken and so angry. My dad was not the best. Ever...

21 Life-Changing Minimalist Experiments to Try in Your Home

Maya Angelou changed my life with one simple sentence, “We need much less than we think we need.”As soon as I heard it, in my heart, I knew she was right. I need...

If You’re Feeling Judged: One Thing You Need to Understand

“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” ~Albert Einstein Most of us feel judged at times. We might feel judged for the way we look, the things we...

How I Stopped Feeling Embarrassed and Ashamed of Being Single

“Be proud of who you are, not ashamed of how someone else sees you.” ~Unknown “When was your last relationship?” my hairdresser asked as she twisted the curling wand into my freshly blow-dried hair. “Erm,...

Here’s What Other Countries Taught Me About Minimalism

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Julie B. Rose of Juliedevivre.“So Julie—I see you quit your job, but what makes you a minimalist?” Sarah, my host in Munich, had seen my nomadic lifestyle...

All the Things I Didn’t Tell the Men I Dated Because I Was Afraid

I’ve recently been reflecting on my relationship history and how often I did things I wasn’t comfortable with instead of speaking up. It would be easy to solely blame the men I’ve been with,...

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