A few weeks ago I came across this post entitled, "Dumb and Dumber Recut as an Oscar-Worthy Drama Is a Cinematic Masterpiece." The people who put it together did a great job at taking the right scenes and setting them music in a way that gives the feel of what Dumb and Dumber might be like as a drama … Continue reading Editing Your Life
More is Less
More stuff means less space in your home. More shopping means having less money. More meetings mean less time to do the work that matters. More sugar means less energy over the long haul. More time on your phone means less time with the people right in front of you. More isn't all it's cracked … Continue reading More is Less
5 Misconceptions About Minimalism
When I first discovered minimalism I was excited about the prospect of simplifying my life. However, I was nervous about what it would mean to embrace minimalism as a lifestyle because of some of the misconceptions I had about minimalism. I had heard stories about minimalists who only owned 100 possessions, lived in their cars, or only … Continue reading 5 Misconceptions About Minimalism
How to Simplify Your Next Vacation
Each year I like to save about a week of my vacation time to take after Christmas to spend some extra time with my family. This year we planned to take several day trips during that time. Our family calendar was packed. A few days before Christmas my son, Hayden, got pretty sick with bronchitis … Continue reading How to Simplify Your Next Vacation
Simple is Hard
It's easy to complicate things. It's easy to say yes to one more meeting, one more commitment, one more box of stuff in the garage, one more minute to check our phone. Simple, on the other hand is hard. It's hard to get rid of the clutter in our home, say no to one more request for … Continue reading Simple is Hard
Too Much Stuff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jhy6OZzuRJE Came across this video a few weeks ago via the Becoming Minimalist Newsletter. It's a really well done piece on the role of processions in our lives and why we should get rid of our excess stuff. Enjoy! Click here if you can't view this video in your email or reader.
Jeff McClung 