{"id":7949,"date":"2024-06-22T17:26:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T21:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/inspiring-simplicity-weekend-reads-29\/"},"modified":"2024-06-22T17:26:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-22T21:26:11","slug":"inspiring-simplicity-weekend-reads-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/inspiring-simplicity-weekend-reads-29\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads."},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-28632 br-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/inspiring-simplicity-1024x679.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" alt=\"\" data-brsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/inspiring-simplicity-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/inspiring-simplicity-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/inspiring-simplicity-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/inspiring-simplicity.jpg 1026w\" data-brsizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><em>Embrace the freedom that comes from less.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Minimalism isn\u2019t just about owning fewer possessions. It\u2019s also about an intentional promotion of our highest values by removing anything that distracts us from them. It\u2019s about finding the freedom to live the life you desire.<\/p>\n<p>As we move toward an intentional and minimalist lifestyle, it\u2019s helpful to find inspiration and motivation.<\/p>\n<p>So, make yourself comfortable with a cup of coffee or lemonade this weekend, and take some time to read and reflect on these personally curated articles. I picked each of them to inspire simplicity and intentionality in your life.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/joshuabecker\/2024\/06\/21\/7-reasons-youll-love-living-in-a-smaller-home\/\">7 Reasons You\u2019ll Love Living In A Smaller Home<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/forbes.com\">Forbes<\/a> by Joshua Becker. You\u2019ll probably be happier living in a smaller home than a larger one. This is a very different message than we get from the culture around us.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nosidebar.com\/life-changing-decluttering-tips-for-a-minimalist-home\/\">Life Changing Decluttering Tips For A Minimalist Home<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/nosidebar.com\">No Sidebar<\/a>. Decluttering is about more than cleaning up a mess\u2014it\u2019s about rethinking entirely the possessions in your home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bccatholic.ca\/voices\/lisa-rumpel\/decluttering-adds-sparkle-and-shine-and-calms-the-brain\">Decluttering Adds Sparkle and Shine, and Calms the Brain<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/bccatholic.ca\">B.C. Catholic<\/a> by Lisa Yanko. With lots of \u201cstuff,\u201d we can feel weighed down with all the decisions of what to do with it. It was my goal to remove what I no longer used or needed so I could be happier and healthier.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticoandtina.com\/12-years-of-minimalism-what-it-looks-like-for-our-family-now\/#\">12 Years of Minimalism: What it Looks Like for Our Family Now<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ticoandtina.com\">Tico and Tina<\/a>. The journey might start with decluttering, but it evolves into a deeper understanding of your values and priorities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yoVa6zgXM-c\">Too Many?<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.com\/\">Vinted<\/a>. What if our overconsumption was on display? *This is an incredibly powerful advertisement that creatively displays the absurdity of how much we own.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recently Released Inspiring Videos<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8ln6roxdEfg\">10 Compelling Reasons to Reduce the Clutter In Your Life<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@JoshuaBecker\">YouTube<\/a> by Joshua Becker. Do you consider yourself a cluttered person? Or maybe you just need some motivation to get started. If so, here are my 10 best reasons to challenge your thinking \u2013 the 10 best reasons I rely on to keep myself motivated to minimize.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CQUq1CkbtdE\">Imagine It\u2019s Your Last Year: What Would You Do Differently?<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@JoshuaBecker\">YouTube<\/a> by Joshua Becker. What if we approached life each day fully committed to the reality that time is short? That nothing lasts forever? And tomorrow is promised to no one?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Embrace the freedom that comes from less. Minimalism isn\u2019t just about owning fewer possessions. 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