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.
4 Decluttering Epiphanies That Have Changed My Life | Louder Minds by Michele Connolly. One thing has brought a joy that is profound, and honestly, unhyperbolically life-changing. That one thing is stripping down our possessions.
Not Doing All the Things We Want to Do | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. If you want to actually put that class or gym pass to use, if you want to get that personal project done or read that ebook you bought … here are some suggestions.
Millennials Aren’t Big Spenders or Risk-takers, and That’s Going to Reshape the Economy | LA Times by Don Lee. Millennials tend to prefer experiences over buying things and accumulating stuff.
Mall of America Takes Bold Stand by Closing on Thanksgiving This Year | Star Tribune by Kavita Kumar. The nation’s biggest mall has drawn a line in the sand when it comes to opening on Thanksgiving Day.
Simplicity Voices by Claire. More hand-picked articles about the important things in life.
Esther says
Hello. I must say I normally enjoy the articles shared here, but today I am kinda annoyed at the one about millennials by the La times. As a millennial myself, I took exception to being called spoiled and narcissist. Excuse me? And of course a lot of millennials would like to have a stable job if not for the rest of our lives at least for a couple of years, because we are tired of working very little hours, or maybe just a month here and then three months there, and not have much money to pay for basic needs such as food and shelter. There is a reason why people my age still live with their parents, they can’t rent a place of their own if they don’t even know if they will still be working in three or four months’ time, not to mention paying for utilities and food and I’m not even including clothing or education costs. I don’t think Joshua’s intentions were bad when he decided to include the article but in my opinion it was shortsighted and simplistic. Of course some people my age (I’m 26) are spoiled and are living the good life while their parents still pay for everything but that’s not true for everyone. Have a good day everyone :)))
Bev says
Great reads. I have started to declutter my closet and it feels so great. Next is the kitchen and parting with all those appliances and items I no longer need .I would rather bless someone else who may need theses things.
Jen@SavedbytheKale says
I love these collections of weekends reads you put together each week. I didn’t get a chance to look at them over the weekend but it is an inspiring way to start off my Monday! Thanks again.
LR says
I wouldn’t say those are the fingernails of a minimalist ! Funny !…I guess we all have our priorities….Hee Hee