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

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

I used to think what I ate was a private matter. For years, when the topic came up, I would use the socially acceptable...
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La Palma: Los Tilos cascadas & Playa de los Cancajos

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

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

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...
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Anaga hike, Las Teresitas beach and Santa Cruz museum

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Shared Skies and Rhythms: The Magic of Community in Tenerife

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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Another Teide sunset

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More freediving

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Sunset and stargazing night

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Climbing Barranco Hondo

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Finding My Breath: Settling in and Diving Deep in Tenerife

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...
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Freediving course with Laia Sopena

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Hike at Taborno Roque

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Playa la Nea beach day and Teide sunset

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About Minie

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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