Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show.
The simplicity/minimalism movement is a beautiful community. And I enjoy any 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.
Americans don’t like to buy stuff anymore – and that’s a problem | Yahoo Finance by Rick Newman. The shift in attitudes among young people is most striking.
Fear Is Why We Have Too Much Stuff | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. Fear is what causes us to buy things we don’t really need. Fear keeps us holding onto stuff we don’t need.
Collect Memories, Not Stuff | No Sidebar by Kerry Ogden. When it comes to ridding life of extraneous things, these three questions are instrumental.
Adam Grove says
Is this a Christian program or is it a form of proselytizing?
joshua becker says
The book contains 4 references to my Christian faith and how its stories have helped shape my view of minimalism. But it is not a Christian book (other than it was a written by a Christian author) and was not written for Christian audiences. It’s been endorsed by people from all sorts of different faith backgrounds. I think you’ll like it regardless of your faith background—it is similar to how I write on Becoming Minimalist.
Bob Pepe says
I’m a Jew and have followed and read everything that Joshua has written and he mentions his faith in a way that people of ANY faith can relate to and appreciate.
I have not read the new book (since it isn’t out yet) but his other writings are not geared to proselytizing in the least.
Midlands minimalist says
I’ve signed up and went over to Facebook to join the group, but couldn’t get back to the joining instructions. I think there was a second action to complete. Could you remind me, please?
joshua becker says
All of the information for signing up can be found on this page: http://my.becomingminimalist.com/first-step/
Kathleen Giles says
You site has inspired me to live more simply .
John P. Weiss says
The Rick Newman piece doesn’t surprise me. The 2008 financial collapse, college debt and out of reach home prices have caused many to pause and consider what’s most important. Like experiences over stuff. Thanks for the reading selections.
GK says
Normally a fan of Leo, but that fear article you linked to is a bit too similar to the chalkboard scene with the crazy old teacher in Donnie Darko.
Emily says
Today is the kind of Saturday where I think I really should have “minimized” my schedule. However. Concert weekends are what they are. :)
Thank you for curating another great collection of thought provoking articles, so that in my 15 minutes of stillness today I have something interesting to read.
Stephanie L says
What a lovely Saturday afternoon on my deck, eating a mango while my dogs sunbathe, and reading the pieces you selected. Thank you.
Barbara hutnik says
I am awaiting delivery of the book I purchased from Amazon. I can’t seem to register for the free course. …says I have an account and can’t go further…HELP!
joshua becker says
I’m glad we could get you all set-up. The book releases on Tuesday and should be delivered right around then. I think you’re going to enjoy it.
Nina Akin says
Bought your book today on Amazon. Completed enrollment form with requested info. No luck completing the process. Please advise.
Chris Wokich says
Looking forward to your class! It sounds both exciting & encouraging!
Linda Stoll says
Your course is one of the fun things I’ve featured about April, Josh …
Getting the word out, anticipating some needed life change.
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joshua becker says
Thanks Linda. I appreciate that.