Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Barefoot Minimalists.Energy is one of the most important aspects of our lives, and it can come from many different sources. When you feel tired or...

I often use the words minimalism and decluttering interchangeably. They are different, of course, but still connected.Decluttering focuses on removing surface level possessions. Minimalism helps us discover how little we actually need.Minimalism is...

People look for contentment in any number of places.Some look for contentment in a high-paying job, yet show their discontent the first time they are passed over for a raise.Some look for...

One year ago, we released Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life.Thank you for making it such a wonderful success.Over the last year, the book debuted at #1...

Perhaps the most underrated sound in the world today is silence.In fact, quietness seems to be growing increasingly rare.Rather than sit in silence, we turn on a streaming service, scroll social media,...

“People only see what they are prepared to see.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Abuse is a funny thing. I don’t mean humorous, of course. I mean the other definition of funny: difficult to explain or...

“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” ~John Muir The sign comes into view. I make the left-hand turn, driving slowly through the rusty gated entrance. The sound of gravel...

“The problems around us are only compounding. We will need to rediscover our trust in other people, to restore some of our lost faith—all that’s been shaken out of us in recent years....