Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

“Success isn’t how far you got, but the distance you traveled from where you started.” —Steven Prefontaine

Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision. It is a counter-cultural lifestyle that stands against the culture of overconsumption we live in.

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.

Escape from the Matrix | Aeon Magazine by Jacob Burak. The fear of missing out haunts our social networks and our real lives alike. But there is a way to break free.

12 Rituals Happy, Successful People Practice Every Day | Marc and Angel Hack Life by Marc Chernoff. Loosen your grip on what’s not meant to fit in to your life.

Treating People with Kindness | Seth Godin by Seth Godin. Treat people with kindness merely because you can.

6 Danger Signs of Emotional Spending | US News and World Report by Sabah Karimi. Watch out for these shopping addiction red flags.

Freedom From Stuff | The Art of Simple Podcast with Tsh Oxenreider. Recently, I sat down with Tsh to talk minimalism, parenting, and pursuing life with less stuff (43:11).