Trying to Be Good Is Exhausting. What if It’s Not Our Fault?

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For more than a decade now, I’ve been trying. I’ve put a conscious effort into living a life that is good—good to the people...

My Vegetarianism Isn’t a ‘Personal Choice.’ It’s a Verdict.

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I used to think what I ate was a private matter. For years, when the topic came up, I would use the socially acceptable...

Finding My Rhythm: 3 weeks of Dancing and Deciding in La Laguna

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There comes a time in every chapter, even the best ones, when you feel it’s time to turn the page. I didn’t really want...

This Book Proved the World’s Problems Have Simple Solutions. So Why Aren’t We Using Them?

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I’ve always held two conflicting beliefs. The first is my macro, philosophical view of the world: that people are innately good. I’ve always subscribed...

Shared Skies and Rhythms: The Magic of Community in Tenerife

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Returning to a beloved place for the third time brings a special kind of magic. After settling in at Maraya and pushing my own...

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Finding My Breath: Settling in and Diving Deep in Tenerife

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After a week exploring a part of Tenerife that didn’t quite feel like ‘me’, I packed my bags and headed for a place that...

About Minie

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Hi, my name is Evelien (aka Minie) and I like figuring out how things work so I can make them work for me. On this blog I share everything I know.

What is a Minie Life?

I can only describe it as a functional approach to life with a mix of minimalism, elegance and lots of love.

Find out more about me here.

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