Is less really more? Actually the surprising answer is yes. At least it can be if you have the right attitude and outlook. So many people spend a great deal of time and energy trying to acquire "stuff". They think that having more stuff somehow makes them more. They think that acquiring wealth or the things that it buys will bring them happiness and they spend most of their lives chasing that carrot when in actuality happiness is more of a choice than a destination. My decision to stop … [Read more...]
Creating a Morning Ritual of Gratitude and Compassion
Being compassionate isn’t something that comes naturally to many. Human nature is designed in such a way that it’s preferable to concentrate on our own personal needs and the priorities we set for ourselves. That means we won’t consider the feelings of others and work to help them unless we make doing so a focal point in our own daily routine. A powerful way of setting intention and providing a mindful roadmap for your day is to engage in some sort of practice that organizes your habits in ways … [Read more...]
8 Reasons Why Less Stuff Equals More Happiness
Simple Living Ebook Bundle
The topic for the bundle of the week is perfectly aligned with my values and interests. I am pretty excited about it. I think it has to be my favorite bundle yet and there have been some good ones! I like to download these books to my DropBox and enjoy them on-the-go or from the comfort of my bed, via my tablet. I cannot even believe I held out against ebooks so long. Anyway the books available in this Simplicity Bundle are... 25 Intentional Days - Walks you through a step by step … [Read more...]
BabbaBox Fun for Kids
For adults you have the monthly Conscious Box (of which I am a huge fan) but I also recently came across a similar concept for kids, the BabbaBox. If you subscribe then you get a new box every month especially for kids with crafts and activities to keep them entertained and engaged for a few afternoons, and not glued to a TV screen. I like the concept for the obvious reasons... it encourages play, crafting, creativity, TV free play, ect. But I also like it because it gives busy moms, and moms … [Read more...]
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