Becoming Minimalist blogger Joshua Becker reflects on what holds value in his life now, as compared to his younger years. Sharing the story of his infatuation with his first car and how it lost its glow as he moved on to bigger and newer vehicles, Becker realized that “when something better comes along, the old… Continue reading The Pursuit of Something Greater
Category: Minimalism
There’s No Sense Chasing the Wind
Joshua Becker suggests that in our search for happiness we often come up against the question, “Is this all that the world has to offer?” Whether we try to find satisfaction in a bigger house or bank account, alcohol, drugs, sex, or a job promotion, we often discover “we’ve only been chasing the wind,” and… Continue reading There’s No Sense Chasing the Wind
Influence. You Already Have It.
Becoming Minimalist blogger Joshua Becker write of influence: “…{I]t would be wise for us to stop always asking how to acquire more and instead, start asking what to do with the influence we already have.” Becker believes that once we realize the scope of our influence, we can begin to focus on being a positive… Continue reading Influence. You Already Have It.
7 Common Problems Solved by Owning Less
Joy and freedom are the results of owning less, according to author Joshua Becker. He and his family intentionally changed their lives forever by slashing their possessions by over 70%, and he shares seven areas of improvement that resulted. These include lowering debt, less time spent dealing with the accumulation and care of “things,” less… Continue reading 7 Common Problems Solved by Owning Less
Focusing on What Is Most Important Leads to a Better Life
It is very easy in a consumer-driven, capitalistic society to both lose our focus and to lose track of the things most important in life. Instead of forming our own values and being true to them, many of us adopt the desires thrust on us from advertisements and cultural pressures. We have no idea what… Continue reading Focusing on What Is Most Important Leads to a Better Life
Danshari: Ditching Materialism for the Simple Life
Michael Hoffman, in an interesting new article in The Japan Times Online, describes danshari, a lifestyle idea that complements three other stuff-minimal concepts, voluntary simplicity, wabi sabi, and true wealth. Voluntary simplicity, you may recall, has origins in the 19th century and calls into question the values of material wealth and status; it focuses instead… Continue reading Danshari: Ditching Materialism for the Simple Life