Everyday we are sifting and choosing through thousands of choices. Choosing what is essential will improve the quality of our lives. Choosing what is critical is not Minimalism, which is having less stuff. I looked up the definition of minimalism and wikipedia said: Minimalism is all about living with less. This includes less financial … Continue reading Essentialism vs. Minimalism
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What Is Important to Me
Youtube is full of channels of people who have changed their lives dramatically--built tiny houses so they can be debt free, changed their eating so they can be healthier, or are flipping real estate in order to earn extra money. Everywhere we can see people wanting to show us the secret to their happiness but … Continue reading What Is Important to Me
Spiritual Windshield Wipers
I love journaling. It's part of my Peace Practice. As I record my thoughts, it helps me focus on the gems of the previous day-- the connecting, the insight, and what I am supposed to be learning on this mortal journey of mine. The author, Julia Cameron, calls it "spiritual windshield wipers." She said, “Once … Continue reading Spiritual Windshield Wipers
The Alarming Consequences of Chronic Sleep Deprivation
We were at a book group dinner with our spouses last Saturday night talking about the book Essentialsim: the Disciplined Pursuit for Less. I have had a few posts about Essentialism, because it has had a great impact on me. One point that Greg McKeown makes in his book is that sleep is essential. It's … Continue reading The Alarming Consequences of Chronic Sleep Deprivation
We Choose What is Important Each Day
Julie B. Beck, a former General Relief Society President, said: “Mothers who know do less. They permit less of what will not bear good fruit eternally. They allow less media in their homes, less distraction, less activity that draws their children away from their home. Mothers who know are willing to live on less and … Continue reading We Choose What is Important Each Day
"Peace Like A River…" 