This past week, I spoke on discovering simplicity to 125 mothers of preschoolers from Vermont. I decided today to post the audio here and give some of my readers a chance to hear the presentation as well.
If the topic of minimalism/simplicity is new to you, I think you will find this presentation to be a wonderful introduction to its benefits. It is intended to be both inspirational and practical. And it runs 36 minutes long.
On the other hand, if you have been reading Becoming Minimalist for awhile, you are probably familiar with most of the concepts covered in the seminar. But either way, here it is:
A few highlights:
- 0:00 Our Simple Message.
- 3:02 Our Story.
- 13:25 The Benefits of Minimalism.
- 21:00 Identifying Values and Getting Started.
- 29:20 Breaking the Trend of Consumerism.
- 34:58 The Invitation of Simplicity.
I hope you enjoy it. I value your feedback. And don’t forget if you live in the Phoenix area, you can catch me live on Sunday, October 24.
oh.. and thanks Josh- great talk, and very much appreciate your insights.. :)
Hi,
I have been reading this site, and others, on minimalism for a while now and I had already started to whittle down my possessions but after listening to Josh’s audio lecture on minimalism I am now going to fully embrace the minimalist life. We gather so much stuff in life that we don’t need, and we hold on to things which weigh us down, and this physical baggage manifests itself as emotional and spiritual baggage also. I can’t wait to feel the freedom of owning less (not that I have a lot anyhow, I live a fairly modest life). I aim to hold on to only what I feel is essential for me to survive. The most important things- family, friends, relationships and health are irreplaceable but everything else- the material things- they are really only worth what we ascribe to them- and often the value we perceive them to hold can be unhealthy and negative.
Just listened to your talk.
Thank you for providing.
I’m just starting my journey, but am looking forward to where it takes me.
God bless.
Theresa
Hey Joshua, It really adds to my happiness to have found your site.
The presentation that you delivered above was so powerful and timely as I’m onto the next phase of my minimalist life.
The reduction of “things” and “stuff” in my life has lead to greater clarity and delivery of my passion toward coaching people to Live Better. One of the essential components to Living Better is Self-Love. Self-Love isn’t attained through the consumption of stuff…quite the opposite.
Thank you for your inspiration and I look forward to digging deeper into your content.
Get to living better,
Donovan Owens