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Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

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  • WELCOME: WHY I CREATED THIS BLOG

    WELCOME: WHY I CREATED THIS BLOG

    Hey there! 💕 Welcome! Thanks for dropping by. Why I created this blog? Short answer: To provide a space for my voice to be heard. This is therefore a brave and intentional space for creative self-expression. There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. Maya Angelou…

  • Spillwords: Spotlight On Writer

      I am honored and grateful to be featured by Spillwords in their “Spotlight on Writers” segment. It’s a privilege to share my work and passion with readers, and I truly appreciate the platform Dagmara and the editorial team have provided for voices like mine to be heard! Please drop…

  • A Creative Soul’s Embrace ©Dawn Minott | with audio

    Beforeword: Hello reader!!! So if you’ve visited the “About” page of this blog, you’d have seen my profile. Well, I’ve now transformed the “About” page into this poem. I hope you enjoy it!!! “A Creative Soul’s Embrace” In creative spaces I find my solace and delightWords—a poet’s heart, a blogger’s…

  • Why I Write: The Power of the Written Word

    Before-word: As I’m spending more time building this blog, I’ve been thinking a lot about writing—the art of writing and the power of the written word. I love to write. And chances are if you’re on this site, you’re a blogger which means you also love to write. Or, you’re…

  • Speak Jamaican ©Dawn Minott | with audio

    Patios/Patwah: a language born out of survival, shaped by history, carried by culture, and sustained across generations.

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I’m Jane, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things.

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