For the past several years, I have been creating graphics that help inspire living a simple life. At first, it was simply fun to do. But soon, the graphics became an important strategy in promoting and encouraging owning less, buying less, and living better.
I have been thanked repeatedly for them—and the graphics continue to attract interest (our Facebook group is now over 1,500,000 followers).
I thought it might be helpful to post some of the most popular images all in one place. So here they are.
I encourage you to share them with others. Share the graphics on your Facebook page or other social media accounts. Send them to your friends via email. Or print out your favorites to post in your home or office for daily inspiration.
Either way, may our lives continue to invite more and more people to experience the life-giving benefits of owning less.
Owning Less
Buying Less
Living Better
You are welcome to share these graphics wherever you desire. High-resolution images are available by clicking through the image provided. Links back to this website are helpful, but certainly not required.
ren says
I have learned to say no. I think my teen is finally over the hump. Told her we could get what she needs for activities and school. She has even mentioned lately that she has enough. We spoke yesterday about how happiness with material possessions is short lived and just breeds desire for more things.
Judith says
I’ve refined the question to getting rid of stuff… “Does it give me joy?” to “Will it give more joy to someone else?”. The answer is usually YES.
Kathy Fannon says
Ooooo! I love that!
Meg says
That is awesome! More joy for someone else.
Carol says
I love this!
Sending things on to give more joy to someone else makes me happy.
I often say I am sending items on to their next life.
Vanitha says
Thank you! I needed these reminders especially now..
Elana Kleinman says
Thank you! So generous
Nicki says
As a visual person, I think it would be fantastic to see a collection of minimalist lifestyle photos. Not the contemporary minimalist photos you find on google, but realistic ones that might inspire the average person.
Diana says
Hi, thank you for inspiring me to be a minimalist. I have been de-cluttering and spending less ever since. Personally it has made a huge difference in my life :)
However, I am living with someone who is a total opposite. She is a hoarder and she keeps loads of old stuff. Discarding is a challenge for her. How do I help her to be a minimalist?
Maria Sze says
Thank you so much for all these great inspiration. I am starting to have a minimalist life – a challenge yet I am seeing the freedom from it. Thanks for sharing all these.
Kathy from CT says
Love them all!
Paul Allen says
These are good. :)
Yvette says
Fantastic inspiration arrive at he right time for me to address my mountain of kids items before another birthday & Xmas season. Teaching the to give to think of others!
Ethan Bridges says
Yes, Joshua, I’m sharing this! Thank you!
” … It’s almost surprising more people haven’t discovered it.” – spot on.