The simplicity/minimalism movement is a beautiful community. It is friendly, encouraging, and helpful. There is a genuine understanding that any promotion of simplicity is good for society—and there is little concern over who gets the credit for it.
It is a pleasure to be part of such a wonderful group of people. And I enjoy every opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to live more by owning less. So fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea. Find a quiet moment this weekend. And enjoy some encouraging words to inspire more simplicity in your life today.
Life Experiences—Not Things—Make You Happier | Huffington Post. If you’re wondering whether to use your tax refund to buy that new expensive bag or go on vacation, a new study suggests your best bet may be the latter.
Simplifying Home | Beginner Beans by Trina Cress. Perfect for spring cleaning, these room-by-room checklists are beautiful and amazingly thorough.
How I Discovered a Life-Changing, Unexpected Key to Happiness | Storyline by Joshua Becker. A retelling of my decision to pursue minimalism.
Focusing on the Important Stuff in an Age of Distraction | Goins, Writer by Jeff Goins. In a world saturated with social media and unlimited interruptions, many of us struggle to focus on what’s in front of us.
7 Simple Truths about Dressing with Less | Be More with Less by Courtney Carver. People often approach minimalist fashion with hesitation and resistance, but after getting started, they are thrilled with the benefits of dressing with less.
What Suffering Does | The New York Times by David Brooks. I write often about happiness. It is also important to consider the benefit of suffering in our lives—and how the two are not opposed to one another.
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I am starting today. Thank you.
Really looking forward to some reflective reading this weekend. Thanks so much for compiling and sharing this list. I’ve been loving Trina Cress’ spring cleaning lists — can’t even begin to tell you how much they’ve helped me. Excited to see them on Becoming Minimalist.
I’m reading a book entitled ” Money Secrets of the Amish” by Lorilee Craker. It’s very inspiring how Amish people live with simplicity and less. And I believe we can also learn from them.
Joshua, I’ve been lurking here for a few months now and your site was the first I stumbled upon in the beginning of my minimalist journey. You were “my neighbor who told me that maybe I didn’t need to own all that stuff!” So, thank you very much for that. Also, love the new blog design! Looks so clean, what a treat to read. Thanks for all the wonderful sharing!
Amazing suggestions. This is a lifestyle I’m curious about pursuing, but haven’t really jumped in head first yet. These articles reaffirm my curiosity.
I look forward to the list of reads you compile for inspiration in my own life, my work – just about everything. Thank you!
Thanks for compiling such amazing reading material for us. I know sometimes I get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of blogs and articles out there on the web. It is nice to have it in one little list like you have it here. Have a great weekend!
Thank you so much! I enjoy reading what you write, and I am regularly inspired by the links you include in the Weekend Reads.
That is a great list! I always try and take time out to read so I shall be adding these suggestions to my list for this coming weekend. Thanks for continuing to be an inspiration:)
I certainly should adapt my “reading schedule”! Even though it might be a good way to conserve some of the weekend mood and carry it into the new week… :) Thanks Josh – for the inspiration and the reminder that I should make more space for reading!
Thanks for the link, dude!
Thank you for these, I had a lovely time reading them all.
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