Own less. Live more. Finding minimalism in a world of consumerism.
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude … Read More
I wrote another book. It’s called The Minimalist Home, and it’s my step-by-step guide to decluttering each and every room of your home. Why, you might ask, did I write this book? Certainly there are many other books about decluttering, … Read More
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 … Read More
Too often, we live our lives rejoicing only in the destination. We mark major accomplishments as the milestones that define our lives: a graduation, a new job, a wedding, a move, or overcoming a tragedy. We look back with fondness on these … Read More
There is an oft-repeated parable that goes like this: An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life: “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. ”It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil—he is anger, envy, … Read More