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Joshua Becker is one of the most down-to-earth simple living writers out there. He’s been writing for a decade, and he’s one of the biggest names in the community online. One of the reasons he's so accessible is because he's part of a normal suburban …
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Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki is a breath of fresh air. It opened my eyes to the universal nature of minimalism and to the Japanese culture. And, it's written by someone who isn't a well-known author, speaker, top simple living leader, or Zen …
I first read about the Zen Buddhism Five Reflections in the book Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism by Fumio Sasaki. This post highlights three different translations. Choose your favorite! The Zen Buddhism Five Reflections …
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Wow! It's been a bit since I've said that after reading a book. There's a reason this book, Marie Kondo, and the KonMari Method are global sensations. It has it all — philosophical wisdom, Japanese cultural traditions, and practical advice based …
Naps are making a comeback. I'm seeing the health benefits of napping everywhere lately. Even naps at work are becoming socially acceptable. WebMD says, "America, It's Time for Your Nap." There's even an ongoing debate about whether we should get …
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"Keeping up with the Joneses." The epitome of lifestyle inflation. The tourist in the story of the tourist and the fisherman. We've all heard it. But, does anyone know why we say it, or where it came from? This little research project turned …
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