If you walked into an auditorium of teenage boys stomping, yelling and heavily breathing, you might be tempted to make a 180-degree turn and walk right back out. But not so fast… At Palmerston North Boys’ High School, what you would have witnessed is called “haka,â€� a traditional wary cry, war dance, or challenge performed…
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Little to nothing can compare to a mother and father’s unconditional love for their child, but the unconditional love between Kent and his little brother Noah can definitely compete for top spot! When you see 4-year-old Kent’s sense of awe and joy upon seeing his newborn brother, you’ll see why. In March 2017, Kent in…
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Government recommendations and advice about cholesterol have shaped how and what people consume. And rightly so – those who are in power ought to look out for their people. For example, millions of people believe that blood levels of cholesterol are an early warning sign and, sometimes, cause of heart disease. So, naturally, you and…
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Last week’s workouts were my first in half marathon training. Yes, that’s right. I’m running the Seacoast Half in November. I haven’t run a half in 2 years so I have zero expectations. One of my BRF’s, Kyle, had been talking about running her first half so I said I’d train and run the whole […]
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Whenever I write about my experience of eating disorders, I make a point of saying that the healing process isn’t linear. It’s full of odd, surprising twists and turns, realizations and moments that take one by surprise. Still, I think it’s natural to hope or expect that a linear trend will emerge. After all, it’s…
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By Joshua Fields Millburn · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+
Whenever something is going wrong, whenever I’m not getting the desired outcome, whenever I need support, these five words help more than anything else…
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“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.â€� — Helen Keller Every once in a while you visit somewhere that makes you connect with your surroundings and disconnect from your usual grind. I’m not talking about flicking off for your phone whilst you lay around the pool – I mean really disconnect. These…
By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
The rhythm of life is not unlike a heartbeat. When everything is running smoothly, a balanced existence oscillates from productive to phlegmatic. So, The Minimalists are experimenting with a new kind of digital sabbatical…
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We have all experienced moments in life that were so humbling or embarrassing – or both! – that you remember them forever. Eventually, a fitting opportunity to share your story arises, and this is one of those times. Now, it’s not one of our personal experiences but it still serves as an excellent reminder to…
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It’s no secret that baked oatmeal is one of my favorite, make-ahead breakfast options. I love warm oats, and for most of the last few years it’s been no trouble to cook them on the stovetop, traditionally. When I’m rushing out the door, though—and lately, that’s how mornings seem to go—simmering even rolled oats can…
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It’s another edition of Just Run, where each month a group of my running blogger friends gather with their tips, tricks and thoughts on all things running. In case you missed the previous editions: Tips for the New Runner Instagram Tips and Tricks My Worst Race Ever My Best Race Ever 5 Things I’d Hate […]
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A US biotech company has laid out a highly controversial plan to do the unimaginable – resurrect brain-dead people using the power of stem cells. Last year, Bioquark gained attention after gaining ethical permission to use 20 brain-dead patients for this research in India. Those trials were scrapped after Indian regulators shut it down. Now, they are back to announce…
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Recognizing the signs When thinking about abuse, physical abuse may come to mind first. But abuse can come in many forms. Emotional abuse is just as serious as physical abuse and often precedes it. Sometimes they happen together. If you’re wondering whether it’s happening to you, here are some of the signs: yelling name-calling spewing insults or…
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Little compares to the feeling of swimming in a cozy oversized sweater with a warm, soothing bowl of cauliflower soup. It’s creamy, comforting, delicious, and not only does it scream Autumn but it’s healthy, too! Health Benefits of Cauliflower Cauliflower is so full of vitamins and minerals that it should probably be a staple in…
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By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Joshua & Ryan talk about donating, selling, recycling, reusing, and trashing their excess stuff, and they answer the following questions…
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I’ve been all about batch cooking lately, for obvious reasons: new schedule, the organized, back-to-school September energy, minimal fondness of weeknight cooking. But no amount of meal prep dims the pleasure of throwing together something spontaneous and surprisingly good. That’s how this dish of coconut brown rice, black beans & sweet potato with cilantro cashew…
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Losing your debit or credit card is a terrible feeling, but do you know what’s worse? When the money in those accounts are stolen from you. Over the last decade, countless people have suffered the “skimmer scam” and become victims of money theft – so much so that the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions…
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If you’re reading this, it’s because you want to more about the F-word no one likes talking about – fibromyalgia, the mysterious chronic pain disorder that many people suffer from, silently. Because the list of symptoms varies so widely from person to person, doctors run the risk of misdiagnosing the problem or even overlooking it…
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Last week’s workouts saw another step in returning to running post PF. I was able to bump up my mileage and run back to back days. Way back in early September I was hoping to run a race over the weekend but with both kids having sports at the same time on Sunday, it wasn’t […]
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Week 3 of the DI is behind me, week 4 is about to begin. This past week was the most challenging to date; the excitement of a new beginning had started to wear off, and the reality of a long year ahead was settling in. For the first time, I felt overwhelmed by the pace…
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By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Don’t miss these 75 podcast episodes about minimalism…
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Babies… the miracles of life. They’re beautiful but it’s easy to forget that that beauty came into being nine months earlier. Any woman who has experienced pregnancy can say that it changed her body, her emotions and, most of all, her life. Sandra Chami Kassis, a Lebanese author, captured this sentiment best in a single…
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