There’s more to life than buying stuff.
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 unique 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.
How This Stuff-Loving Psychologist Became a Beginner Minimalist | No Sidebar by Allison Niebes-Davis. It was about being mindful and really paying attention to how they lived their lives, how they spent their time and money, and what they truly valued.
Aging Parents With Lots of Stuff, and Children Who Don’t Want It | The New York Times by Tom Verde. As baby boomers grow older, the volume of unwanted keepsakes and family heirlooms is poised to grow — along with the number of delicate conversations about what to do with them.
Is the Stuff You Buy Over 20 Years Worth 40,000 Hours of Time? | The New York Times by Carl Richards. How can I make sure that the micro-trades I’m making with each minute, add up to a macro-trade that will make me proud?
Winnie says
I would like to become a minimalist:) Thanks for sharing~ Good day!
seluleko says
Thank you so much Joshua for such enlightening information about becoming minimalist if everyone in the world would follow your books,the world would be a better place to live in
Marijane says
any chance I can still sign up for Sept?
Elena says
Same, also wondering if it is still possible to join? We just had two newborn baby girls and our home became so cluttered that it is difficult to live in it.. thank you in advance
Jeffro says
The recurring “Weekend Reads” is a post I always enjoy. I’d never read anything by Carl Richards until today, and after reading “Is the Stuff You Buy Over 20 Years Worth 40,000 Hours of Time?” I now find myself digging through his archive.
Have a good weekend and restful Labor Day.
Chris Jones says
My daughter got me started with minimalist living although I’m not a very good consumer. I wonder if this philosophy applies to relationships? I’ve been looking keenly at a couple “friends” that are high maintenance and I just wonder. Our society is so extroverted having 300 facebook friends is a merit badge.
Betsy says
Chris, I went through this decision making. The people that added to the life of my soul by being positive, supportive and respectful of my space were the people I wanted to spend time with. I focused more on them because they made me a better person. The others I slowly backed away from. My life is so much happier.
Amy@MoreTimeThanMoney says
Digital clutter is something I’m not good at eliminating! I found Cait’s 10 ideas really helpful.
John says
I enjoyed the piece on digital clutter. Recently, I thinned the bookmarks on my laptop down significantly, as well as stored photos. So much of this stuff languishes in digital no man’s land. Delete it. It’s delightfully freeing!
Bethany from CuteCapsuleLife says
Another great list of inspiring articles!
Judith says
I agree. Always look forward to your new lists on Sundays. Thanks.
Randy Jay says
Looking forward to enrolling in your course, might be premature as I just lost my spouse, but your course description indicates the information will remain available, please confirm. I have enjoyed your blog for a few years now, BTW we are neighbors!
joshua becker says
Howdy neighbor! Yes, that is correct. Participants have lifetime access to the course and can take it as many times as they want (or need).
Chris says
Hi Joshua – how do we re-enroll in the course? I want to do the course again – it helps me stay focused and regroup when I fall off the wagon – thanks Chris