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Mike Donghia

  • How to Live Well in the Shadow of a Bad Diagnosis

    There are few moments that strike harder than a bad diagnosis. It arrives, uninvited, like a thief in the night, robbing you of certainty and leaving in its place a terrifying unknown. But once…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Myths About Minimalism That I No Longer Believe

    I’m actually not huge on labels, but since I’ve been writing about minimalism for well over a decade, I suppose I can accept the term. Over time, I’ve learned a lot about what this…

    April 8, 2025
  • 12 Specific Lines To Speak to a Grieving Friend

    When someone we care about is grieving, finding the right words can feel impossible. It’s natural to want to offer comfort, but sometimes even our best intentions can fall short. Instead of trying to…

    April 8, 2025
  • Nostalgia Is Exactly What We Need For a Flourishing World

    Nostalgia—an instinctive, bittersweet pull towards the past—gets a bad reputation in our culture, which often equates it with avoidance or escapism. But nostalgia isn’t just about longing for what was; it’s a tool, a…

    April 8, 2025
  • ChatGPT Won’t Change the Things That Really Matter

    If you think the AI revolution will change everything, think again. There are things in life so fundamental, so deeply woven into the human fabric, that no algorithm or machine will ever be able…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Ways Clutter Sneaks Into Your Home

    Clutter has a way of sneaking into our homes with the stealth of a seasoned spy. It doesn’t announce its arrival; it builds up slowly, one small thing at a time, until you wake…

    April 8, 2025
  • The Power of Holidays Like Veterans Day to Unite Us

    In a society where differences are always in the spotlight, holidays like Veterans Day do something remarkable: they bring people together, cutting across all kinds of divisions. While some may view it as just…

    April 8, 2025
  • The Visceral Appeal of the Yellowstone Lifestyle

    The success of Yellowstone is more than just the intense family drama, frontier justice, and breathtaking scenery. There’s a deeper appeal at work—a gritty, old-school way of life that draws people in, evoking values, aesthetics, and…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Reasons We Crave Simplicity

    We all crave simplicity—sometimes desperately. But this isn’t just about wanting less clutter or having fewer things on our to-do lists. It’s a longing for clarity, peace, and even a sense of joy amid…

    April 8, 2025