The Simplification Process

  “…there are often many things we feel we should do that, in fact, we don’t really have to do. Getting to the point where we can tell the difference is a major milestone in the simplification process.”   ― Elaine St. James, Living the Simple Life: A Guide to Scaling Down and Enjoying More

Rewards of the Simple Life

    “To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — these are some of the rewards ofContinue reading “Rewards of the Simple Life”

Having More with Less

Yes you can actually have more with less.  Seems contradictory, doesn’t it?  But just think about what might happen if you scaled down, made a clear distinction between needs and wants and cleaned out the clutter, mentally and emotionally as well as physically.  Could you actually end up having more? These are just a fewContinue reading “Having More with Less”

Live close to the ground

  In dwelling,           live close to the ground.      In thinking,                keep to the simple.           In conflict,                     be fair and generous.            Continue reading “Live close to the ground”

A simple and unassuming manner

“I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind.”  — Albert Einstein (Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/simple-quotes )