Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

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  • 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…

  • 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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  • Coming to Terms With Aging

    When I made the decision to leave the States:  my friends, my family, and my home; I also made the decision to leave some baggage…

  • Loulé and Sol e Serra Restaurant

    I’m smitten with Loulé and for good reason. It’s an easy bus ride away and the town has a great vibe. It feels young, relevant,…

  • Finding the Right Balance/When Loneliness Strikes/An Act of Kindness

        Hard to imagine doing anything these days without feeling some guilt. An overwhelming number of articles, television shows, religious authorities, relatives and so…

  • Dreaming Sweet Dreams

    I am a dreamer. I don’t mean:  that I dream about being rich, that I dream about being a movie star, that I dream about…

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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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