For many of us, setting goals is easy. Bringing our visions to life is a lot more challenging. And since we inevitably encounter obstacles and self-doubt when we try to do anything new,...

Note: This is a guest post by Mike Donghia of This Evergreen Home.Since starting to write about intentional living, I have heard from many people a desire to change. They recognize that their...

“The opposite of anger is not calmness. It’s empathy.” ~Mehmet Oz In December last year, I went to India to study yoga and meditation. About a week into my training, I noticed I was...

“We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light.” ~Mary Dunbar “I don’t want to sit by Teresa. She doesn’t...

Note: This is a guest post from Karen Trefzger of Maximum Gratitude, Minimal Stuff.When I first began decluttering, I had no idea how long it would take, or even how much unneeded, unloved stuff...

“It is not your responsibility to figure out what someone else is feeling and why. Let go of the illusion that ‘fixing’ their bad mood will make you feel better.” ~Sarah Crosby Some years...

I first found minimalism 15 years ago.And it’s true, trying to declutter the possessions for a family of four is no easy task. The entire process took us about nine months.But since then,...

4:00 p.m. I am suddenly aware of my heartbeat. It feels more insistent than normal. Is it faster? Is it jagged? Am I out of breath? I try to reason with myself: I’ve just...