The Swan and the Crane

July 12, 2010

There is an old fable involving a swan and a crane that reads like this: A beautiful swan alighted by the banks of the water in which a crane was wading about seeking snails. For a few moments, the crane viewed the swan in stupid wonder and then inquired: “Where do you come from?” “I [...]

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25 Things I’d Never Trade for Money

July 9, 2010

“The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.” – Thomas Jefferson A good friend. A committed spouse. A respectful child. A loving hug. A friendly neighbor. Health. Laughter. Integrity. A peaceful soul. Self-confidence. Contentment. Significance. Humility. Freedom. Reputation. Faith. Influence. Self-discipline. A clear conscience. Overcoming a fear. Conviction of purpose. Opportunity [...]

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A Practical Guide to Owning Fewer Clothes

July 5, 2010

“Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.” – Epictetus Consider for just a moment how your life would look different if you owned fewer clothes: You would have more disposable income. You would have more time to live your life. Mornings would feature less stress. Your closets would be well-organized and uncluttered. [...]

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Minimalism: Redefining Society

July 1, 2010

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Lynn Fang of Upcycled Love. “Every generation needs a new revolution.” – Thomas Jefferson In my eyes, minimalists are enlightened individuals who want to get the most out of life. They have depth of heart, heightened awareness, and a great deal of courage. Others often brush minimalism [...]

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Stop Chasing Success. Seek Significance.

June 28, 2010

“I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.” – Leo Rosten Financial success [...]

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