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 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.

A Life of Meaning Without Buying | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. What we really want can’t be found outside of us.

The Minimalist Mindset Shift – 9 Ways Minimalism Changes the Way You Think | The Simple Lionheart Life by Melissa Russell. Once you have fully embraced a minimalist mindset, the way you think shifts and changes. You think differently about what you have in your home, how you spend your time, what your priorities are and what you value.

I No Longer Want to Shop | The New York Times by Arsh Raziuddin. A year-plus without shopping has wrought a whole new perspective on stores, and the nature of my attachment to them.

How I Kicked My Fast Fashion Addiction | Live Kindley by Charlotte Pointing. There are ways we can change our habits and make a difference. Here are three tips from a fast fashion addict (recovery in progress.)

7 Daily Habits to Change Your Life Forever | Joshua Becker on YouTube