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F<\/em>ill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea. Find a quiet moment this weekend. And enjoy some encouraging words to inspire more simplicity in your life today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Anything you want, take it\u2019: A downsizing party after 45 years in the same house<\/a> | Washington Post<\/a> by Petula Dvorak. The idea came to the Mulhausers as they contemplated the enormous task of moving decades\u2019 worth of stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 Minimalist Bloggers Answer the Question, \u201cWhat\u2019s the Hardest Part About Minimalism?\u201d<\/a> | Abundant Life with Less<\/a> by Rachelle Crawford. What is the hardest thing you\u2019ve had to do on your minimalism journey?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re spending your free time wrong \u2014 here\u2019s what to do to be happier and more successful<\/a> | CNBC<\/a> by Cory Stieg. Seven things to think about when deciding which types of experiences to invest your time and energy in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Minimalist Mindset Strategy Guide<\/a> | No Sidebar<\/a> by Caitie Wiersma. \u201cMomentum begets momentum, and the best way to start is to start.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Pieces of Financial Advice That Changed My Life Forever<\/a> | Joshua Becker on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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