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Principles for Finding Mental Clarity, Contentment, and Your Self – Pt. III: Simplicity

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The internet’s wonderful because of all the knowledge it can bring you at the click of a mouse. But if it weren’t for it, I’d be none the wiser about all the things I’m missing out on—and would likely be more present to and better able to enjoy the ones I’m already conscious of.

Escaping (US) Americanisms

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The USA is largely a goal-oriented society that values results more than the struggle or process to attain them. This is somewhat of a departure from many of the other cultures I’ve been blessed to live amongst. In light of this, much of our time as Americans is spent planning for and envisioning the future.Continue reading “Escaping (US) Americanisms”