Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” ―Ralph Waldo Emerson
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 that surrounds us.
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.
Searching for Happiness | Medium by J. D. Andre. Once you put your happiness on the the other side of tomorrow, you will always put your happiness on the other side of tomorrow.
Reclaiming Our (Real) Lives From Social Media | The New York Times by Nick Bilton. Am I more enriched as a human being after a couple of hours spent on Facebook? Maybe, but probably not.
A Diet of Distraction | Unfiltered by Melissa Camara Wilkins. Newer doesn’t mean better. Newer doesn’t mean more important.
Report Confirms No Need To Make New Chairs For The Time Being | The Onion. “As far as chairs go, we’re basically set.”
How Little Can You Get Away With? | Minimal Mac by Patrick Rhone. My bet is, you will be amazed at how little you can get away with to achieve what you really need.
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