"To live long is almost everyone's wish, but to live well is the ambition of a few.” —John Hughes Think for a moment about the people who've left a positive, lasting impact on you. Some may have lived long lives, others short. But without a doubt, … Read More
Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.
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. I invite you to fix yourself … Read More
The Challenge of Living an Honest Life in a World of Want
Benjamin Franklin wrote in his autobiography, "It is more difficult for a man in want to act always honestly." All those who desire to live an honest life should consider the weight of those words. In fact, read them again if you skipped over … Read More
20 Reasons to Never Ever Part with Something You Own
Happy April 1st. It is true, there are a lot of really good reasons to minimize our possessions. For example, when we own less, we are able to focus more of our life on things that matter. Minimalism saves money, time, focus, and energy. … Read More
51 Simple Pleasures to Seek Out and Appreciate More Often
It's easy to miss out on the simple pleasures that surround us each day. This is because they become routine and ordinary. Oftentimes, it is the good things around every day that we are first to forget. We forget to be thankful for them, we forget to … Read More