Encouraging Simplicity. Weekend Reads.
Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a countercultural lifestyle that stands against the culture of overconsumption that surrounds us.
The world we live in is not friendly to the pursuit of minimalism. Its tendencies and relentless advertising campaigns call us to acquire more, better, faster, and newer. The journey of finding simplicity requires consistent inspiration.
For that reason, I hope you will make an effort this weekend to find a quiet moment with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy some of these hand-picked articles to encourage more simplicity in your life.
How to Declutter your Kids’ Artwork While Keeping What Matters | Popular Science by Jean Levasseur. Not all paper mache projects spark joy.
Minimalism and Me — The Quest for Less | The Telegram by Janice Wells. Minimalism reaches out to me practically every time I log into Facebook. And I don’t mind it. In fact I want it to be my real friend, not just on Facebook.
Not Wanting Something is as Good as Having It | The Escape Artist. Wanting less is a whole lot cheaper than getting more.
Zero Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive | Treehugger by Katherine Martinko. You buy less and buy better. Your relationship with consumption changes.
The Guilt of Not Working More, When We’re Done for the Day | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. At the end of a day of work, there can be a simple practice of wrapping things up and shutting down for the day.
There are No Perfect People | Becoming Minimalist YouTube
