“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not.” —EpicurusAs someone who’s experienced the life-giving benefits of minimalism, I can’t help but desire to introduce others to this life-changing philosophy....

“Don’t let this silly world trick you into starving your soul for material things. Cause someday you’re gonna be sitting out under the sun and realize how little you actually need to be...

“Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing.” ~Naomi Shihab NyeI knew it was around that time. When I opened my eyes, it...

Note: This is a guest post by Bri McKoy.My first kitchen as a newlywed was nearly the size of a postage stamp and I couldn’t be bothered to consider how to use it...

“Get comfortable being uncomfortable.” ~Jillian Michaels I’m an introvert. I need lots of time to myself to re-charge after socializing with others, and I relish solitude, as it gives me the time and space...

“I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” ~Maya Angelou In my final year of high school, I had a horrible breakup. I was heavily attached to...

“We become what we love,” says an old quote.It’s a simple, powerful idea. That is absolutely true.For a long time, we’ve been told the good life means having more stuff: a bigger...

“This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is part of life. May I be kind to myself in this moment. May I give myself the compassion I need.” ~Kristen Neff The handsome man I...