I’m tired of seeing people live halfheartedly, without purpose or passion (myself included). It is too easy in our Western, consumer-driven society to cover our lack of meaningful living with the pursuit of more things. Shopping, eating, sex, TV, social media- we gorge ourselves on superficial excess and then fall into desperation from our meaningless […]
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To What End Do We Simplify Our Lives?
In the past several weeks, I have immersed myself in the knowledge of simplicity, of minimalism, and of letting go. I have already given away half of my clothes, all but two shelves of my books, countless papers, and a small load of kitchen utensils. But, to what end? Is it a matter of pride? […]