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P H OTO G R A P H Y S Y LV I E T I T T E L
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Freedom and the Power of Letting Go
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Freedom by Colleen Valles
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Simply Being
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Everlane
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The Bare Feet Project
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Tiny Houses
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I N T E R V I E W Vanniyama
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Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms and Minimalism
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Overcoming the Emotional Barriers
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Emotional Ginecology
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Freedom from Postpartum Depression
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C A T A L O G U E Back to School
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I N T E R V I E W Mãe Guru
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When our body asks forFreedom
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To Write is to be Free
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Organization sets you Free
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S H O R T T A L E The survivor
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Free your Mind and Grow your Business
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Freedom for Those Who Think and Act Outside the Box
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Humanology explains Personal Freedom
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Balance your Life
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My reality as a Virtual Assistant
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Financial Freedom
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Are you Still Looking for Freedom?
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Natura Market
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FÁT IM A T EI X EIR A
JAMIE WEINHAUER
ROISIN ABBOT T
Founder of MOS Magazine, pianist, conductor and teacher. Minimalist mother.
Coach de direções positivas. Mestre de Reiki certificada
Irish, living in Canada. Linguist and freelance translator. Fascinated by travel and all things new.
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www.positivedirectionsaz.com
www.fiverr.com/roisinabbott
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Contributors
in this edition
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ANA SOFIA MARTINS
AVERY KLEIN
BRITNEY GUTZWILLER
Training and experience in Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Founder and Director of Natura Market
Photographer creating visuals that elicit a feeling of calm transcendence
CEO of Be Bold Be Brave, Author, Mom of 2.
www.mercadonatura.pt
www.averyjklein.com
http://Boldbrave.biz/home
CLÁUDIA ANTUNES
COLLEEN VA LLE S
ISABEL ALBORNOZ
Transformation and Meditation Mentor, Feng Shui Consultant, Eternal apprentice
Freelance writer and storyteller. Mama. Lover of books, doughnuts, exploring.
Co-founder of Bare Feet Project and Consultant at Tiny Houses Brazil
www.freelifeflow.com
www.colleenvalles.com
www.pesdescalcos.com.br
JESSICA J. LOCKHART
J U L I A N A PR ATA
LOU L AGGAN
Humanologist, ideologist, author and international speaker
Professor at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), writing coach and author of the blog Sua Vida Acadêmica
Transformational Mindset & Business Coach, Cake Baker and Arctophile
www.jessicajlockhart.com
www.suavidaacademica.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/groups/freeyourmindgrowyourbusiness
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L Í D I A TAVA R E S D I A S
MANUEL MANERO
MARGARIDA MARTINS
Writer, mother, compulsive reader, and not necessarily in that order!
Author. Passionate about life and behavior. Specialist in digital marketing strategy.
Doula and Feminine health therapist. Passionate about conscious pre-conception.
www.linkedin.com/in/lidia-tavares-dias
www.manuelmanero.pt
www.margaridamartins.com
MARIA CARDOSO
MELISSA S. LORD
MÓNICA SOFIA GALO
Virtual Assistent, Entrepreneur, Student for life
Labor and Delivery RN, Health and Wellness Coach
Pharmaceutical, Trainer and Foundress of Medita: Meditation · Compassion · Everyday Life
www.mariacardoso.pt
www.instagram.com/mellord1
www.medita.pt
R I TA N O B R E LUZ
R I TA ROS A
ROBSON LUNARDI
Ex-oncological patient. Psychologist and promoter of the concept ‘Health and Creativity’
Natural Health Therapist in Female. Founder of Rebento and of Escola Natural.
Consultant at Tiny Houses Brazil and Co-founder of Bare Feet Project
www.instagram.com/ritanobreluz
www.rebento.pt
www.youtube.com/avidacompesdescalcos
ROSANGEL A AGGIO
SUSANA MACHADO
VIVIANA DI LEO
Founder of Organiza Sim, Environmental Management, Interior Design, Personal Organizer, Instructor
Geographer, teacher, specialist in sustainability. Writes for a better world.
Peacefulness Fulfilment Coach, Mom, Passionate about bringing peace to people
www.organizasim.com.br
www.susanamachado.wixsite.com/formula-s
http://mywindowtothelake.com
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It is often said, “new home, new life”, but here, it is “new magazine, new life!
P H O T O G R A P H Y : Kupono Kuwamura
Editor's Note
In this edition “I took the liberty” of giving wings
sequently we try to convince ourselves daily that
to the project: we launched a new logo, a new
one day it will change…one day it will get better…
image, and a new website! We touch on freedom
one day…
and liberty from various perspectives. After all,
Paulo Coelho says in one of his books: “today I am
minimalism is not experienced solely in a material
convinced that no one loses anyone, because no one
way. Indeed, all of the editions have considerable
owns anyone. This is the true experience of being
content from me, and this was no exception.
free: having the most important thing in the world
For a while I have said that to be truly minimalist
without owning it.” Interestingly, I read somewhere
I just had to detach myself from a few toxic rela-
that freedom means “absence of need”. It means
tionships. It’s not easy, especially when we are very
being able to be ourselves and curiously, through
emotionally attached. However, the idea of attract-
minimalism, we obtain this self-knowledge in a
ing more positive energy into my days resounded
very purposeful way.
with me constantly.
In my opinion, freedom is finding a life with
I asked myself many times about this issue. And I
meaning, with satisfaction. It is not always what we
always responded quickly, without detours. But
wished for, because the universe always seems to
there are decisions with enormous impact which,
show us better options later on, but with awareness
because of fear, we don’t take. We allow ourselves
of every moment. Jay Shetty says that “we should
to remain prisoners. We accommodate ourselves.
be building life and not just building CVs”.
We want to change, yet we choose to stay on this
What are you waiting for?
tightrope.
Life your life to the maximum!
The truth is that continuing as you are means not
Happy reading!
making changes and, for the most part, simply allowing the situation to slowly get worse. Con-
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Cover Photo by
Avery Klein
PHOTOGR APHY CASEY KLEIN
Designer, Photographer, and Innovator. Lover of minimalism. Finds adventure in living life with a balance of taking on big opportunities and watching mindless television. Finds a penny everyday.
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What does freedom mean to you? I believe that we hold us ourselves back from doing what we are born to do. There is the saying, “You are your own worst enemy,” We tend to speak of our fears before we even know the possibilities. I think once you realize that you are and will always be okay no matter your situation, keeping your focus on what you truly want, living for the moments that make you feel most alive, and embracing the incredible sensation of joy, that to me is true and honest freedom.
PHOTO BY AVERY KLEIN PHOTO BY AVERY KLEIN
What is the message you want to share with our readers through the cover photo? This photograph is about selfworth. Of course, it masters simplicity, but it’s pulling in to tell you something more. She’s bare. She is honest with herself and her body. And to add, her tattoo is a true and powerful statement. We fail to recognize that we are all worthy. I think there are many doors that open us up to freedom, and it is my opinion that self-worth is one of them.
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Freedom and the power of
o g g el ttin
Freedom can take different connotations or intensities depending on the individual, their life history and their (pre)concepts. For me, freedom is inseparable from "letting go". Freedom (considering my life path) is to exert the power to liberate ourselves from moorings and to live the full experience of happiness that is destined for each one of us. I believe that every human being is destined for success, happiness and W O R D S : Claudia Antunes P H O T O G R A P H Y : Sarah Dorweiler
deep personal fulfilment. I know that because I lived the opposite, because I dived in the most deep and dark place within my being and it was in that moment that I realized that in order to get back up, to live the lightness that was destined for me, I had to let go of all the weight I’d accumulated throu-
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ghout life.
thoughts, emotions, people, objects, blocks, patterns and beliefs that only add us pain. And then, we begin our climb, little by little, like a bird that is releasing the stones tied to its claws, ascending progressively until the height of the existence that we deserve. Up there, together with other brave souls, we will wish that all beings have the courage to do the same and take a leap to live the freedom they deserve. TO FREE FROM MOORINGS
And when we become aware of the power we have to let go of what isn’t lacking and is preventing us from flying and gliding over what we once saw as problems, life becomes a wonderful and thrilling adventure. We accumulate things throughout our lives, most of them unconsciously, which we carry more and more and push us to the bottom.
And how do we break free? First, we begin with the simple exercise of becoming aware of what weighs us down. Then we initiate the magical transformation of letting go
A N D TO B E R E A L LY H A P P Y
MORE THAN A HOUSE, A LIFE ST YLE
Tiny
Houses How much space do you need to live in? A frequent question among people of any age nowadays, who do not want to invest in overvalued homes or sign in for long term property loans. Tiny Houses come as a new housing option.
WORDS & PHOTOGR APH Y: PER A TINY HOUSE IN WA SHINGTON,DC
Isabel Albornoz & Robson Lunardi
TINY HOUSE IN THE LAKE
The concept emerged in the United States in the late 1990s, and had its biggest growth since the Country’s economic crisis in 2007. As an alternative to the high cost of properties, especially in large urban centers, the tiny house movement grows due to the need to simplify life, reduce costs, settle debts and lower the environmental footprint. With an area up to 38m2, they can be built on wheels for more freedom and tax reductions.
of spaces, with multifunction and customized furniture, such as the
The building method follows the traditional North American ones, the structure is made of Steel Frame or Wood Frame. The internal and external finishing’s are made of wood, has windows and doors with high thermal insulation capacity.
famous staircases cabinets. The space reduction makes residents more aware of what is really essential, and to practice conscious consumption. They can be equipped with solar energy, make reuse of rainwater and have a composting
The aim is to have an organized and
toilet, which brings them closer to
functional home, making clever usage
the sustainable home concept.
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CONSTRUÇÃO DA NOSSA TINY HOUSE
According to residents and enthusiasts the main benefits of living tiny are:
LOW COST
the space reduced and built efficiently makes basic bills such as water and light become 90% smaller than in a house of traditional size;
MORE FREE TIME
it can take only 30 minutes per week to clean and organize the entire house;
MORE OUTDOORS AND LOCAL COMMUNIT Y MOMENTS
it stimulates contact with its surroundings, and science has already proven that an outdoors and rich social life can relieve stress, improve memory, recover mental energy and increase creativity.
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Although the footage is reduced,
OUR
the building costs of a tiny house may be higher than we think, con-
TINY HOUSE I N TA M PA
sidering the number of windows and the need for tailor made furniture, the value paid for it is diluted over time, since the basic housing costs are drastically reduced. Living in a tiny house also has its inconveniences, for example on rainy or very cold days it is quite difficult to have many people over, making the bed can be a difficult task due to the low lofts/rooms ceiling height, and it does not offer
TINY HOUSES COMMUNIT Y IN ORL ANDO L AKEFRONT
much flexibility when it comes to
full-time in a house on wheels,
renovations.
in Brazil it’s quite different. Only
Nowadays tiny houses can be seen all over Canada, Australia,
private houses complexes have specifications on house sizes, and
New Zealand and also in Europe.
the Country laws allow citizens to
They began to emerge in South
live full-time on houses on wheels.
American countries like Brazil,
Although the concept of a tiny
a country with large housing
house is still mistaken with the
deficit and high housing costs,
Trailers and Motorhomes, or even
even though it is all very new, the
Container Houses concepts, the
number of enthusiasts has been
media and projects in Brazil have
growing. Unlike the US where the zoning codes specifies the minimum size of houses and where citizens are not allowed to reside
been spreading the movement that emerges as a housing option and as a new opportunity for those who want to invest in the area.
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PHOTOGR APHY R AWPIXEL
Financial
What does this mean?
Freedom
Is it paying off credit card debt? Is it paying off your car? Is it paying off your home?
W O R D S : Melissa S. Lord
Maybe for some.
First, let’s look at the definition of FREEDOM as puIs it having $1.02 left in your bank account two days before payday?
blished by Mr. Webster, “the absence of constraint in choice or action” .
Is it having the money to be able to tithe 10%? Is it not having to say “no that’s too expensive” when you are back to school shopping with your kids? Maybe for some.
Constraint. “the state of being checked, restricted, or compelled to avoid or perform some action” Restricted. “Limited”
Constraint. Restricted. Limited... Now that we know what freedom is NOT how do we avoid financial restriction or being financially limited?
coaches. Find people that have walked the walk. Reid Hoffman the co-founder of LinkedIn stated, “The fastest way to change yourself is to hang out with people who are already the way you want to be.”
FIND YOUR PA SSION. You know the saying, “if you love what you do
FIND YOU.
you will never work another day in your life.”
This is your life. ONE. You get ONE LIFE. Maybe
It’s bullshit. If you love what you do you will still
you’ve been knocked down in the past. Maybe
work. You will probably work harder than you
it takes all of your strength just to get out of
ever have before. That is because when you
bed in the morning. This is your life. No one
love what you do, you have a sense of purpose.
else’s. The chances of some inheritance check
When you have a sense of purpose you will work
coming in the mail to save you is pretty slim. So,
to make sure that purpose is fulfilled. When
stand tall. Brush yourself off and get to work.
you change your focus from making money to
Those dreams placed on your heart when you
serving people more money will come!
were a child, they were there for a reason. Do you even remember what it’s like to dream?
FIND YOUR TRIBE.
Before you heard the word “no” or the world laughed at you for your dreams, do you really
Find those that will hold you accountable. You will let yourself down before you will ever let someone else down. Find those that strive for the similar goals. Those that push you out of your comfort zone. That is where you will
remember what it is like to dream? Find that inner child again, learn from her, learn to dream again before the world told you those dreams were too big.
start to accomplish more, in the uncomfor-
This world needs you. Once you find your
table. Don’t surround yourself with people
purpose, your tribe and your dreams it all falls
that tell you what you want to hear. You don’t
into place. Is it easy??? Oh, heck no. Is it worth
need cheerleaders to make money, you need
it?? Absolutely!!!
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