Whew! That's a long book title. I suppose slowness is embodied in this book from the title to the very last word. This book is a bit different from many others I've read. It's organized into short chapters that include a quick intro or story, … [Read more...]
Simple Living Blog Posts
Articles about simple living tips, simple living books, a simple lifestyle, the simplicity movement, and more.
What is Downshifting? How to Transition into Simple Living
I've been driving manual transmission cars since I was 16, but I had only heard the terms "downshift" and "downshifting" related to gears. A couple years ago, I was delighted to discover the same terms can apply to our lifestyles. Googling … [Read more...]
The “Why” Behind Gandhi’s Simple Living Transformation at Age 23
Everyone knows Gandhi from his later years — when he was “Mahatma” which means “great soul” or “the great-souled one." But, what path did he follow to get there? Was he born into a lifestyle of simple living, or did he make an intentional … [Read more...]
What is Forest Bathing (also known as Nature Therapy or Shinrin-Yoku)?
Spoiler alert: There's no bathing involved. However, clothing is optional. Happy Earth Day 2018! I figured today of all days it would be fun to focus on something natural. I recently wrote about the benefits of the astronaut overview effect from … [Read more...]
Voluntary Simplicity: “Listening to the Quiet Revolution” (Thesis Summary)
Who knows how deep I had to dig into "voluntary simplicity" search results to find Katie Barton's 89-page college thesis in October 2016. It was an eye-opening breakthrough for me personally when I read it back then. I thought it was so good that … [Read more...]
Use Minimalism as Momentum into Slow & Simple Living
Are you already sold on the minimalism trend? (Like what I did there? Sold? Minimalism? Irony? Nevermind :) If so, that's great! Maybe you've seen the Minimalism documentary or read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Maybe you've taken it a … [Read more...]
Simplify Magazine (Issue 002 Preview/Summary)
A couple weeks ago, I took you through an introduction and summary of Simplify Magazine Issue 001 which was all about happiness. Just a reminder that you can still get a free copy of that first issue here. Like I said in my original post, I was … [Read more...]
A List of Slow & Simple Living Forums & Communities Online
Join the Slow & Simple Living Forums & Online Communities • As much as I'm an advocate for digital minimalism and digital declutter experiments, I got sucked into a Reddit rabbit hole over the weekend. In the past, I would just be a lurker … [Read more...]
Experiences vs Things: A Thought Experiment on Spending Money
This has been top of mind for a few years now — the experiences vs things showdown. We've all seen the headlines — spending is shifting from things to experiences. FOMO is the new "keeping up with the Joneses." Blame Millennials for your favorite … [Read more...]
An Introduction to Simplify Magazine (Issue 001 Summary)
The Facebook posts finally got me. I splurged on the $20 lifetime subscription to Simplify Magazine. And, I'm glad I did. Their approach to simple living and slow living storytelling is a unique one. I must admit I was skeptical going in, but I've … [Read more...]
