There are many wonderful people pursuing and promoting simplicity. Fortunately, some of them are gifted in communication and choose to encourage and inspire us with their words. I enjoy reading their perspective. I’m sure you will too.
So fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea on this beautiful weekend. Find a quiet moment. And enjoy some encouraging words about finding more simplicity in your life today.
Forget About Setting Goals. Focus on This Instead. | James Clear by James Clear. If you completely ignored your goals and focused only on your system, would you still get results?
200 Things | Medium by Prashant Sridharan. The things you own end up owning you.
The True Cost of Stuff | mnmlist by Leo Babauta. The cost of purchasing an item just scratches the surface. When we buy something, we are taking it into our homes, our lives, and we are taking on the life of another object in this world.
Tablets a Hit with Kids, But Experts Worry | AP by Bree Fowler. Important reminder that parents need be mindful of whether tablet time is replacing more important activities such as sleeping, reading, or interacting with adults.
Becoming Minimalist Top Posts of 2013 | Becoming Minimalist by Joshua Becker. Recently, we published a helpful list of our most popular posts from the past year. If you missed any, you will enjoy reading through the post—especially if there is coffee or tea left in your mug.
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Verity says
Thanks for the list, some great reading here!
bluffbear says
I am reading “Saved”, by Ben Hewitt. Such a delightful read. But maybe you’ve read already?
Thank you for the suggestions.
Thomas says
200 Things is great! Thanks for recommendation. I don’t count things but substracting everything I do not use regularly will open up space, time and inner freedom. Next move will be easy and light:-)
Janet McMahon says
Sharing my year long journey of purchasing nothing for myself. Read more here:
http://christianstandard.com/2014/01/less-is-more-a-suburban-mom-resists-consumer-culture-to-increase-her-generosity/
bluffbear says
I really liked your article.
Thank you.