Tag: Reflection
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Mono No Aware: The Secret Key to an Intentional Life
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I try to catch it, I try to save it, I try to control the damage. But it’s too late. The most expensive wine bottle I ever bought is nosediving…
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The Loneliness Loop: Why We Get Stuck in Isolation (and 3 Ways to Break Free)
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in LonelinessIn early 2022, I found myself in a strange situation. I had just moved to Portugal, trying to make a living from full-time writing. Behind me lay months of isolation…
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I Decluttered 3 Boxes of Sentimental Items. Here’s What I Learned
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in MinimalismI had been dreading this moment, although I was unsure why. In fact, I’d forgotten what I would find inside the boxes. I just knew they had been there all…
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3 Minimalist Principles That Significantly Simplified My Life
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in MinimalismOver the past three years, I tried countless things to create a simpler, more minimalist life. To name a few: I cleared out my entire apartment, lived out of a…
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The 3 Most Valuable Insights I Gained in 2022
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in PhilosophyIn the past year, I published 72 articles, sent out 21 newsletters, and generated roughly 1,000 ideas. I also built a website and started toying around with several book ideas.…
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McMinimalism Is Sabotaging Your Quest for a Simpler Life
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in MinimalismMinimalism has become mainstream. And honestly, it’s easy to see why: With thousands of ads, notifications, and inputs bombarding your brain every day, minimalism promises an effective antidote to chaos.…