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...

“A codependent person is one who has let another person’s behavior affect him or her and who is obsessed with controlling that person’s behavior.” ~Melody Beattie From a young age, I felt insecure in...

Note: This is a guest post from Julia Ubbenga of Rich in What Matters.On a gray morning last month, I stepped out of my bedroom, dressed and ready for the day. “Mom, why do you...

“Deep in the forest I stroll to hear the wisdom of my soul.” ~Angie Weiland-Crosby In October 2021, my partner and I embarked on a journey to summit Mt. St. Helens, an 8,263-foot active...

“The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.” ~Marianne Williamson  When you hear the word “forgiveness,” what do you feel? Forgiveness used to make me feel uncomfortable. I...