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.

Everything Must Be Paid for Twice | Raptitude by David Cain. One financial lesson they should teach in school is that most of the things we buy have to be paid for twice.

The People Deciding to Ditch Their Smartphones | BBC by Suzanne Bearne. “I was on my mobile at a playground with the kids and I looked up and every single parent – there was up to 20 – were looking at their phones, just scrolling away.”

How an 8-Year Minimalism Journey Helped Me Find Inner Peace | Medium by Alice Crady. The habit of letting go has become an ongoing and profound spiritual practice. By letting go of everything unimportant and unnecessary, you begin to glimpse the truth of who you are.

How to Make the Most of Your 24 Hours | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. So many of us feel a scarcity of time: we feel rushed, like there’s not enough time to do everything. This problem is called “time scarcity,” and it’s one of the most common stresses in our society.

Your Biggest Dreams Do Not Include a House Full of Stuff | Joshua Becker on YouTube. We all dream bigger dreams for our lives than material possessions.

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Things That Matter Preview Chapter. My new book, Things That Matter, is about overcoming the distractions that keep us from living out our true purpose. The entire book will be available on April 19. But you can read the first chapter today right here.