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Jun 2023
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2806: Live an Interesting Life (Not Just...

Justin Malik
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Mike of This EverGreen Home talks about why you should live an interesting life, not just a happy one

Episode 2806: Live an Interesting Life (Not Just a Happy One) by Mike of This Evergreen Home on Making Good Life Choices

Mike and Mollie met in college. They both arrived a week early for their freshman year at Messiah College for a grueling week of cross-country camp. 

Between logging endless miles on the trails and getting to know his teammates, Mike took a noticing to Mollie. It would be months before she truly noticed him. Well, at least in the way he hoped to be noticed by her. 

Over a decade later, they are now married with 3 wonderful offspring: Sophie, Leo, & Milo. 

Mollie enjoys all aspects of family life. She homeschools their oldest daughter and has a flourishing family photography business. She especially likes taking pictures of newborns. 

Mike has a career in digital marketing, enjoys playing softball, and loves to read. He likes to keep himself busy with a handful of side projects at any given time (currently working on Indoor Marketplace and Kairos University). But mostly, he’s just a guy who loves his family and laughing with friends. 

While Mike & Mollie are serious about having fun and enjoying each day, their highest aim is to live a life filled with meaning and purpose. This blog follows their journey of living simply and intentionally in order to create more space for the things that matter most. 

The original post can be found here: https://thisevergreenhome.com/live-an-interesting-life-not-just-a-happy-one/

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