The simplicity/minimalism niche is among the most friendly, encouraging, and helpful communities you will ever find. There is a genuine understanding that any promotion of simplicity is good for society—and there is little concern about who gets the credit for it.
It is a pleasure to be part of such a wonderful group of people. I enjoy the opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to live more by owning less. So fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea. Find a quiet moment this weekend. And enjoy some encouraging words about finding more simplicity in your life today.
The Futility of Comparing Yourself to Others | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. One of the biggest reasons we are not content with ourselves and our lives is that we compare ourselves to other people.
The Simple Life | Huffington Post by Arthur Rosenfeld. Years ago, trend watchers began to say that less is more. Today, it is also clear that simple is better.
76% of Americans Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck | CNN Money by Angela Johnson. There are a number of factors that contribute to this statistic, but consumerism ranks high on the list. We can do better… there is indeed, a better way to live.
Logos | The Minimalists by Colin Wright. You are an individual and completely unique—remember that, and aspire to be frustratingly unlabelable.
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