Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Your home is your sanctuary. Let’s keep it that way.

Simplicity is about creating space in your life for what matters most. It’s about clearing the clutter from our homes and hearts so we can live with intention and purpose. 

As the world gets busier and noisier, embracing simplicity and minimalism becomes even more important.

But we all need inspiration to keep us going. That’s why I carefully selected these articles for you. I hope they inspire you to continue on this beautiful journey towards a simpler life. 

Find a cozy spot, prepare your favorite drink, and immerse yourself in these thought-provoking reads this weekend.

10 Lessons Backpacking Taught Me About Minimalism | No Sidebar by Barefoot Minimalists. When you have fewer possessions, you appreciate the ones you do have more. There’s no better teacher for this lesson than backpacking.

Embracing Presence and Purpose: 9 Easy Ways to a Meaningful Life | The Outdoor Apothecary by Barbi Gardiner. In a world brimming with distractions and a relentless pace, finding ways to stay present and purposeful has become an essential lifeline.

Say Goodbye To McMansions And Hello To Minimalist, Simple-Sized Homes | Forbes by Terri Williams. According to an Opendoor survey, 60% of respondents say they have changed their definition of a dream home.

If Living with Debt is Considered Normal, I Want to Be Different | Simple Money by Richard James. “Isn’t it about time we redefine what ‘normal’ really is? Because if normal means being chained, then, my dear friend, I wholeheartedly wish for you the joyous abnormality of freedom.”

Transcendent: Take on Work & Life from Another Level | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. “What if life could be transcendent? Alive? Expansive? Lit up? While there’s nothing wrong with always having our nose to the grindstone, and having every day feel the same as the last … what would it be like to open to something different?”

Recently Released Inspiring Videos

10 Practical Tips for Maintaining Minimalism in Your Life | YouTube by Joshua Becker. The benefits of owning less are amazing. But it’s still easy to fall back into old habits of mindless consumption if we don’t make conscious efforts to sustain our newfound lifestyle.

7 Unexpected Benefits of Minimalism | YouTube by Joshua Becker. Leading a minimalist lifestyle can result in some truly unexpected benefits that enrich your life in more ways than one.