Papagni Pages

Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

One blog post at a time.

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  • Inside the Mind of An Introvert

    Inside the Mind of An Introvert

    I recall sitting alone on my Airbnb terrace in Marseille this past June (my view above). I had a coffee in my hand and I was thinking of you. I can love my friends and family and still enjoy being alone. I have always been concerned that my desire to…

  • What Does it Mean to Be Free

    Free of your own demons, constraints, and guilt Reading the words in my subtitle takes me aback. The idea that we walk around with the weight of so much negativity on our backs is truly daunting. There is only one way to tackle these challenges and that is to face…

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  • Letting Go Can Be Difficult

    It’s been a difficult week of reflection. I imagine some might say that every week in one’s life is difficult; however, I would argue that…

  • A Portuguese Retreat in Castro Marim

    Be prepared, I get a bit corny.       I have been spending the last few months looking for the perfect quick getaway in…

  • How My Childhood Experiences Shaped Who I am

      Home Life My earliest memories are of physical and emotional abuse, alcohol abuse, racial tension, divisive and foul language, death, family turmoil, drug abuse,…

  • Co-workers Pushing Your Buttons

    I hated several of my co-workers with a passion . . . no doubt they knew it.       Now that I no longer…

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I’m Jane, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things.

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