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The On-Going List of My Favorite Thru-Hiking Gear

May 5, 2023October 15, 2019 by David Smart
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I’m willing to share with you the list of my favorite thru-hiking gear. Do not take this gesture lightly. To share the contents of a backpack is to forge together two souls in the fires of eternal love. Okay, maybe that was a bit intense. But I can guarentee this list will allow you to … Read more

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How to Prepare for a Weekend Solo Retreat

September 13, 2023July 26, 2019 by David Smart
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You’ve reached a point in your life where you’re looking for change. You wish to create space for something new. Maybe a big decision looms but you aren’t sure what to do. Maybe you‘re a meditator and you’ve become too dependent on formal retreat centers and wish to regain your independence and sit outside in … Read more

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Everything I Own | My Favorite Minimalist Possessions

November 5, 2023March 16, 2018 by David Smart
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I was once afraid to own material things. I feared that accumulating possessions would clutter and distract me from what’s truly important in my life. So I got rid of nearly everything I owned until it fit inside a backpack. This worked great for a nomadic lifestyle, but as I find myself transitioning into a … Read more

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Holistic Minimalism | A Guide for Evolving and Integrating Minimalists

July 3, 2024March 3, 2018 by David Smart
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My Minimalism Story After college, I lived in an office room. My bed filled nearly the entire space and since there wasn’t any left for a closet, my clothes hung from a rack at the foot of my bed. This we called my external closet. Despite my cramped living quarters, my tiny room gave me … Read more

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