Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.


Never underestimate the importance of removing stuff you don’t need.
Encouragement provides us with motivation. It invites us to dream dreams of significance for our lives. And it begs us to work diligently with optimism and promise.
Overcoming the pull of consumerism is a difficult challenge regardless of our stage in life. Therefore, simplicity requires encouragement. To that end, I hope you will find motivation in these articles below.
Each post was intentionally chosen to inspire simplicity in your life. For maximum effect, find a quiet moment this weekend and enjoy them with a fresh cup of coffee or tea.
Daughter Makes Discovery About Dad’s Wardrobe: He’s Worn the Same L.L.Bean Shirt Since 1988 | People by Jordan Greene. Maggie Timblin shares the moment she realized her dad has worn the same L.L.Bean shirt in over half of her family videos.
Our Mistaken Ideas About What Makes Us Happy | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. Most of us are operating on mistaken ideas about what gives us happiness — and these errors are costly.
10 Tried and True Tactics to Break Your Cell Phone Habit | No Sidebar. Cell phones can be wonderful tools—no doubt. But they can also keep us distracted from the things in life that matter most and that’s when they become a problem.
City Life Vs. Country Life -Which Is Better for Minimalists? | Doable Simplicity by Jessalynn Jones. Is minimalism easier in some locations than it is in others?
3 Ways Minimalism Can Transform Your Relationships Forever—From A Psychologist | Forbes by Mark Travers. Through minimalism, we can learn to appreciate the beauty of simplicity and the power of genuine human connections.
7 Simple Ways to Cut Down on Impulse Spending | Simple Money by Richard James. Impulse spending can quickly derail your financial goals and leave you feeling out of control.
Recently Released Inspiring Videos
9 Things to Reduce in Your Home to Save You Time | YouTube by Joshua Becker. Sometimes the very things we accumulate because we think they will help us save time, don’t. Even worse, they begin to steal more and more of our time.
The Challenge of Living an Honest Life in a World of Want | YouTube by Joshua Becker. A constant need for more, while seemingly innocent, can subtly coax us into compromising our character, integrity, and values.