I am excited to see some wonderful new resources become available encouraging simplicity. And because I know some of you look forward to help, I thought I’d mention a few:
Simplify Magazine. Simplify Magazine is a free, digital, monthly magazine created and edited by Faith Janes. Faith has been writing about simplicity for a number of years. Her new magazine is being produced to help reach more people. You can find the first issue (released this past week) on their website. You’ll find it to be very well put-together and extremely practical.
You Can Buy Happiness (and It’s Cheap): How One Woman Radically Simplified Her Life and How You Can Too. I’m glad to see Tammy Strobel’s new book selling so well since its release three weeks ago. Her story and her husband’s story of voluntary downsizing provides inspiration for so many others who are living beyond their means… working jobs they don’t enjoy… pursuing things they don’t need.
Happier at Home. Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller The Happiness Project. Her books encourage a rational approach to minimalism recognizing happiness is not found in possessions. Her writing argues for intentional living in all areas of life. And her new book offers practical thoughts on the most prominent areas of the home including possessions, marriage, time, and parenthood.
Becoming Minimalist Facebook Page. The Becoming Minimalist Facebook page has grown by over 3,000 fans in the past month. To accomplish this, we have changed our strategy in how we utilize it by providing more frequent posts: encouraging quotes, inspirational images, and helpful back links to this site. It appears to be resonating with many as we add close to 100 new fans each day. You can join and help us spread the word.
7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess. In this list of resources, I wanted to include this book by Christian author, Jen Hatmaker… though I have to admit I have not personally read it yet. The book, released earlier this year, came highly recommended to me last weekend by a good friend I trust in these matters. Following Hurricane Katrina, Jen took seven months, identified seven areas of excess, and made seven simple choices to fight back against the modern-day diseases of greed, materialism, and overindulgence. It is on my short list of books to read in the coming weeks.
I hope you have a most wonderful weekend.
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Katie says
Read “7” a few months ago, and it was conversational, real and honest! Glad to see you include it on your list!!
Ben Troy says
Useful resources, the facebook fanpage is outstanding.
Sarah says
Thanks for these resources, Joshua. I’m wondering if 7 is appropriate for non-Christian readers. The premise certainly sounds interesting.
joshua becker says
My assumption is you would find the truths to be universal, just introduced and discussed from a different point of view. As long as your leanings are not hostile to Christianity, you’ll probably enjoy the new aspect on this conversation.
Bryanna says
Sarah–definitely worth the read, even if not a Christian. Simplicity is a universal destination for all, although, the simpleness of Jesus is another great example to follow. 7 is a very conversational read, light, humorous, and quite revealing! You’d enjoy it!! ;-)
Linda Sand says
Do make time to read 7. I am amazed at how it is changing my life. I’m looking forward to visiting their church next month and I haven’t been to church for several years now.
Katie says
Yes! I love that there are more postings on the FB page. It’s wonderful to see so often. Keep it up, please! =)
Faith | Simplify Magazine says
Thank you so much for the mention, Joshua.
Gretchen’s new book looks great! I love finding new books on practical simplicity.
Jill Foley says
I have read Jen Hatmaker’s book “7” and really enjoyed it. “Happiness at Home” and “You Can Buy Happiness” are on my list of books to read. Both are in high demand in our library system so I’m waiting….
Dan says
I agree, the magazine looks great!
“Liked” the Facebook page too.
Thanks for these resources, Joshua!
ZenPresence.com says
Simplify Magazine is great. Spent just a few minutes poking around so far, but can’t wait to delve in further. Thanks for the rec.
Dan Garner
http:ZenPresence.com