{"id":8335,"date":"2024-08-03T18:21:25","date_gmt":"2024-08-03T22:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/inspiring-simplicity-weekend-reads-32\/"},"modified":"2024-08-03T18:21:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-03T22:21:25","slug":"inspiring-simplicity-weekend-reads-32","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/inspiring-simplicity-weekend-reads-32\/","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-31269 br-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-6-1-1024x648.png\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" alt=\"\" data-brsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-6-1-1024x648.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-6-1-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-6-1-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-6-1.png 1063w\" data-brsizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><em>Living with less creates space for more: more time, more peace, and more joy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>At the heart of minimalism is the realization that excess possessions distract us from meaning and happiness. Minimalism, then, is about freeing ourselves from the weight of unnecessary possessions and experiencing the opportunity that comes from living lightly.<\/p>\n<p>Every other week, I gather articles that inspire and motivate us to lead simpler lives. The goal is to equip everyone with the courage to let go and the determination to live with less.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So I encourage you to find a quiet moment this weekend with a hot cup of coffee or tea to enjoy these articles and reflect on their message.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/understanding-underconsumption-core-how-a-new-trend-is-challenging-consumer-culture-235417\">Understanding \u2018Underconsumption Core\u2019: How a New Trend is Challenging Consumer\u00a0Culture<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\">The Conversation<\/a> by Omar H. Fares\u00a0and Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee. Instead of showcasing large hauls of clothing, makeup or over-flowing fridge shelves,\u00a0social media users are posting videos\u00a0showing thrift store purchases, modest wardrobes and practical, well-used everyday items.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nosidebar.com\/why-its-time-to-undream-the-american-dream\/\">Why It\u2019s Time to Undream the American Dream<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/nosidebar.com\">No Sidebar<\/a> by\u00a0Karen Trefzger. Once you start to undream the American Dream, you can discover what matters most to you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/ramseyqubein\/2024\/07\/28\/how-to-embrace-minimalism-when-traveling\/\">How To Embrace Minimalism When Traveling<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/forbes.com\">Forbes<\/a> by Ramsey Qubein. Minimalism in travel is not about sleeping in tents, reciting chants or seeking a Zen atmosphere from morning to night. It is about lightening the load, both physically and emotionally, to place the main focus back on the destinations visited and the people with whom you share those experiences.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theeverygirl.com\/minimalist-wardrobe\/\">\u201cUnderconsumption Core\u201d is Everywhere: Here\u2019s How I\u2019ve Been Keeping a Minimalist Wardrobe for Years<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/theeverygirl.com\">The EveryGirl<\/a> by Tinsley Crisp. I slowly learned that having \u201cmore\u201d was actually hindering me. I was struggling to get dressed every day because my creativity was enfolded in a mass of decision fatigue from all of the\u2014for lack of a better word\u2014<em>junk<\/em>\u00a0I had collected over the years.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesandgardens.com\/solved\/minimalism-vs-essentialism\">Minimalism vs Essentialism \u2013 These Practices Loved by Experts Will Make Your Life Streamlined and Meaningful<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/homesandgardens.com\">Homes and Gardens<\/a> by Ci\u00e9ra Cree. You don\u2019t have to be a minimalist (or an essentialist) overnight, or ever, if it doesn\u2019t make you happy. But if you wish to know the answer to \u2018can decluttering change your life?\u2019, reflecting on both of these practices is a great place to start.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recently Released Inspiring Videos<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3uW30-6Op2k\">You Don\u2019t Need to Spend A Lot of Money on Vacation to Make Great Memories<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@JoshuaBecker\">YouTube<\/a> by Joshua Becker. Vacations can get really expensive really quickly, but it\u2019s possible to have an awesome vacation for less money. Here are some ideas to keep in mind when planning an affordable family vacation that doesn\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ud_MslCqSlI\">10 Easy Rules to Own Less Stuff<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@JoshuaBecker\">YouTube<\/a> by Joshua Becker. When decluttering, it can be hard to figure out what stays and what goes. Here are my 10 fool-proof rules for decluttering and owning less.<\/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>Living with less creates space for more: more time, more peace, and more joy. 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