Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

The simplicity/minimalism movement is among the most friendly, encouraging, and helpful communities you will ever find. There is a genuine understanding that any promotion of simplicity is good for society—and there is little concern about who gets the credit for it.

It is a pleasure to be part of such a wonderful group of people. And I enjoy every opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to live more by owning less. So fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea. Find a quiet moment this weekend before the holiday rush. And enjoy some encouraging words to inspire more simplicity in your life today.

Busy Isn’t Respectable Anymore | Tyler Ward by Tyler Ward. Busy often keeps us from the finer things in life.

What I Learned from a Six Month Spending Freeze | Lifehacker by Robert Murphy. In the short time I have been stepping back from purchasing I have noticed small windows of growing clarity.

Less Is More: A Suburban Mom Resists Consumerism to Increase Generosity | Christian Standard by Janet McMahon. The purpose of the project was to be able to give away more. I have learned some things along the way, but not necessarily what I expected.

What Problem Does This Solve? | Minimal Mac by Patrick Rhone. A short, helpful article on discerning the need to purchase new technology.

You Can’t Take It With You, but You Still Want More | New York Times by Matt Richtel. Interesting study on the influence of mindless accumulation.

Image: Angelo González