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July 30, 2018
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The Health Benefits of Being Outdoors

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 8 Comments
April 9, 2018
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Simple Life With Less : A Mindful Happy Healthy Lifestyle

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | 20 Comments
March 7, 2018
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Two Port Alberni Day Hikes You Should Do

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Travel Destinations | 2 Comments
December 29, 2017
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Year in Review : A 2017 Photo Essay of Outdoor Adventures

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 19 Comments
April 8, 2017

Gear Review : Mountain Hardwear Ozonic 70 Outdry Backpack

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 25 Comments
April 3, 2017
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Mindful Authenticity : A Path to Good Social Media Health

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | 3 Comments
February 6, 2017
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The Importance of Embracing Life Over Money

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | 29 Comments
October 13, 2016
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Vancouver Island Photography Exhibition

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 4 Comments
September 5, 2016
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Blurring Lines between Work and Happiness

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | 5 Comments
July 24, 2016
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Mindful Explorer the Usual Summer Update

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 4 Comments
May 28, 2016

Happiness Through A Mindful Simple Life

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | 6 Comments
May 26, 2016
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Leading and Planning for the Outdoors

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | One Comment
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