What Makes a Life Well Lived?

As more and more of us declutter and downsize, we find ourselves having practical and philosophical discussions about the purpose and meaning of life. Life and stuff are so intertwined that at some point, we may very well think about what makes a life well lived as we deal with our stuff. Recently, I attended … Read more

You Kept What for the Last 30 Years?

Have you found something in your home and asked yourself, “You kept what for the last 30 years?” The habit of collecting, storing, and struggling to discard “stuff” is incredibly common, and honestly, quite fascinating. In fact, humans are naturally wired to collect things, even though they might not be particularly valuable or meaningful. These … Read more

Could you walk away from everything?

The Minimalists posted an essay on their blog entitled “Prepared to Walk Away.” I have been reading their work for a few years, but for some reason, this piece struck a cord. I started thinking and asking myself the same question. Could I walk away from everything in my life? Well, no, I can’t. Could you? I could … Read more