Jan 6, 2011 | Less is More: Living Minimally and Simply
My parents used to (nicely) remind me that life doesn’t always go according to plan. Be plan-ful, they said, but also be mindful. Be willing to compromise, be open to change, and let yourself be spontaneous from time to time. I had lists and goals and ideas and...
Jan 4, 2011 | Car Free, Money + Finances
Car-free or car-stuck? I have an important question that I’d love people to weigh in on: Should I sell my car? Logically, the question seems to have a very simple answer: yes. I keep writing lists and outlining the reasons why I should sell my car (and why I...
Jan 2, 2011 | Less is More: Living Minimally and Simply
Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude. Okay, so I’m relatively new to the blogging world. Forgive me, but I didn’t know who Leo Babauta was until about 4 months ago, and I didn’t read blogs regularly. Previously, I was too focused on being a graduate...
Jan 1, 2011 | Less is More: Living Minimally and Simply
Difficulty reveals who you really are. When it’s hard, you learn who you really are. Difficulty reveals character. Difficulty shows you what you are passionate about – and lights a fire under your skin to go after what you really want. We learn from the...