Comments on: a matter of perspective

By: Julie McKee

Julie McKee — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:16:49 +0000

I love, LOVE this! I read several of your blog entries for the first time tonight and I am so inspired! My family of four also lives in the suburbs- you give me hope! I’m looking forward to reading more about your journey.
Thank you.
Julie McKee

By: juli

juli — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:09:31 +0000

The idea of a minimalist lifestyle has been wandering around in my head since the 70s, and I’m sorry to say it was never in the forefront of my thinking. However, there is no time like right now, and your stories on minimalism and the benefits it brings to the soul have inspired me. I was a Creative Director for a large corporation until 2001, when I became disabled with chronic pain after a failed back surgery. After 9 years, I’ve allowed myself to become complacent and have almost lost that creative, energetic, motivated person I once was. I sincerely hope to dig in and find that exciting woman, and to use my creativity to sustain my livelihood once again. Thank you for your inspiration.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:47:09 +0000

I was right there with ya until the last sentence. That kid suddenly sounded mighty snarky.

By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:12:43 +0000

This is a wonderful story. I am very glad that I have found your guest post on ZenHabits and discovered your website.
The story made me think about the blessings in my life and look at them from different perspectives. I definitely have room for improvement but generally the blessings that I already have are priceless for me.

By: becoming minimalist

becoming minimalist — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:00:47 +0000

@kelvin, although i changed the ending paragraph a bit, it is not original to me.
i’ve seen it posted several places. but was unable to find an author’s name.

By: Kelvin

Kelvin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:51:22 +0000

A wonderful story! Thank you for sharing it. Did you write it or can you give an attribution for it?

I am a performance storyteller and would love to pass this one on to my audiences.

By: Coop

Coop — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:36:10 +0000

Perfect.

By: Deb J

Deb J — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:26:56 +0000

Great post. We all have to chose whether we are glass half empty or glass half full people. I choose to be the latter. I choose to see what I have as blessings and what I don’ t have as just extraneous fluff. This is a great story.

By: iamtheworkingpoor

iamtheworkingpoor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:50:58 +0000

Beautiful post! Beautiful site!

By: Luke @ simplifi.de

Luke @ simplifi.de — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:59:17 +0000

Very cool… there’s a kid who gets it. And what a beautiful picture, do you know where that was taken?

Great post!