Learning to say “no” is integral to the joyfully simple life. We feel compelled to say “yes” by the fear of mising out (FOMO). It holds us captive to our phones, as we scroll insatiably through our social media channels. It sends us out to every social activity we’re invited to. It keeps us spellbound […]
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Manifesto On Living with Passion and Purpose
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 […]
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? […]