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The Secrets to Easy Minimizing

I still remember the day I decided it was time to minimize my book shelf. I was so excited. I'd been waiting all week for it.

Minimalism - just a means to an end

Last month I shared with you my story, my why. This month I want to share the single most important catalyst that allowed me to grow: bec...

The Truth About Happiness

I remember the exact spot I was in when I realized that I was able to choose happiness. I’d always thought that happiness just came to me...

The Power Of Telling Your Story

About a year ago, I was meditating and in my head came this image that was as clear as day. I was sitting on a pinkish-red couch in MY of...

Dear Diary. . . 7 Benefits of Journal Writing

Have you ever written a diary? It may seem like a little girl’s dream but it turns out that journaling (that’s what you call writing in a...

How Minimalism Helped Me Get My Dream Home

I didn't really remember how much of an emotional rollercoaster moving can be. Every single house that you fall in love with then not get...

Babies, Sleep, and Minimalism

Everywhere you hear about making sure your sleeping space is clean, serene, and free of clutter. It's the minimalist dream to sleep in a ...

Just Musings, I Guess - 3 Months in.

So, I've realized I've been creating my blog posts to be like everyone else's. I've been writing lists, giving advice, making 'how to' st...

What Editing My Closet Taught Me About Shopping for Clothes

I went through my closet today . . . again . . . for the 4th time . . . in 5 months. I’m finding that this “minimalism thing” has been an...

Just Breath!

The Minimalists have a podcast https://www.theminimalists.com/p115/ where they speak to Dan Harris about meditation. A few months ago,...

Minimalism Defined . . . by me

Every book, post, essay, or video about minimalism that I've read has attempted to define what minimalism is. I think this is because it ...

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