Setting boundaries
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“A life without boundaries is a life without peace.” – The Minimalists
Setting boundaries
Lessons from my cat
Last July, my husband and I took in a scrawny, flea-infested two-pound kitten that showed up on our back porch. Mr. Darcy is now a healthy 12-pound cat who thinks he's lord of the manor. While he is quite dashing, my Mr. Darcy lacks the refinement of his namesake from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. One thing this endearingly aloof cat has taught me is how to set boundaries.
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On the latest episode of the Minimalism Life Podcast, New York Times–bestselling author Joshua Fields Millburn reads and discusses his essay "The boundaries of discontent."
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Peggy: the social marketplace to discover, buy, and sell minimal art
A M O: a collection of premium sustainable denim
Stiksen: premium minimal baseball caps from Sweden
Oda: the modular everyday bag and essentials
Axel Arigato: minimal sneakers, ready-to-wear and accessories
North89: shoemakers designing for Scandinavian weather conditions
Dalgado: timeless accessories made to last
ASKET: ending fast fashion by making covetable everyday essentials
Nordic Knots: rugs inspired by the beauty of the Nordic light, colors and landscape
Oliver Cabell: minimalist Italian footwear and accessories
Plainandsimple: circular t-shirts that are certified organic and ethically made
OM-SE: natural active skincare made freshly in Sweden
Void Watches: Swedish watch brand