Up until last year, I lived my entire life in cold weather areas of the country. When I did, there was always something enjoyable about the disruption caused by a heavy, heavy snowfall. Maybe it was the uniqueness of the day, maybe it was the beauty of a white-covered earth, or maybe it was just the fact that a heavy snowfall forced all of us to slow down a little bit. But either way, despite the inconvenience, there was always plenty of joy to be found in the marvel of a crippling snowfall.
May those of you living in the midst of a winter storm find joy within it today. And similarly, may those of you currently living through a stormy season of life also find yourself able to discover joy and peace within it.
Perhaps a nice warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate and some encouraging words will be helpful:
How I Live: Being a Minimalist (or Minimal-ish) | All Things Campbell by Lisa Campbell. Lisa writes of the joy and impact on well-being that she has found in keeping material belongings pared down to a comfortable, manageable amount.
Minimalist Style: The 10-Item Capsule Wardrobe | Huffington Post Blog by Francine Jay. Whether a 10-piece wardrobe is perfect for you or not, I always appreciate the accessibility with which Francine writes. The principles she promotes in her writing are always highly-transferrable.
7 Things Happy People Say Every Day | Marc and Angel Hack Life by Marc and Angel Chernoff. Oozing with positivity and truth, these 7 simple statements do indeed help change our mind and our attitude.
How to Do Less and Influence More | Relevant Magazine by Jeff Shinabarger. The greatest influencers in our lives rarely have huge followings through social media. A one-on-one conversation by a person who speaks into a life is exponentially more influential than having 50,000 Twitter followers.
Annie says
I was born and raised in NYC. I still live here, but now I have an apartment near a busy highway and a bridge, which can be quite noisy. One of my favorite things about a winter storm is the hush that lays over the city from the blanket of snow. It reminds me to pause and breathe a bit slower, and take in the beauty of the frosted trees. Your blog does the same for me. After I read each entry I spend time considering it and how it relates to my life. I especially like the weekend reads.
Marc says
An excellent selection of articles. I especially enjoyed the ‘One Hour’ post.
And of course, thank you for including us. :)
Lisa Campbell says
Thanks for linking to my post. Much appreciated!
I read the other links and they’re great. I hope to one day streamline my wardrobe like Francine Jay!
Stephanie Lynn Stevens says
Thanks so much for the very kind mention!
Tony @ YouOnlyDoThisOnce says
Wonderful reads as always! Perfect snowed-in day to read all of these. Have a beautiful weekend!
Dan Garner says
Stephanie’s post on ‘One Hour’ is fabulous and true. I got up at 3:30 am this morning and felt like I’d already lived a whole day by 8 am.
Dan @ ZenPresence.com
Joan says
Thank you for these weekend reads. I am a teacher and the week is always busy and full. I sleep in a wee bit on Saturday, but I’m still up early, lazily perusing the blogs. Lately I’ve noticed the Weekend Reads and with coffee in hand I slowly enjoy each article. It is a wonderful way to refresh and relax into my weekend.