If I’ve learned anything on this journey toward simplicity and peace, it’s that contentment is the quiet key to happiness. Not the kind of happiness that comes and goes with circumstances — but the deep, steady kind that lives beneath it all. The kind that doesn’t depend on what I own, how the day unfolds, or what’s happening in the world around me. True contentment gives me the ability to live peacefully in my everyday, no matter what life brings. It steadies my mind and sof

Living an authentic, simple life has its beauty and challenges. There is an art to living an authentic life. “True happiness and true power lies in understanding and accepting oneself.” -Thich Nhat Hann I’ve been mindfully simplifying my life for years. Eliminating items that take my attention away from the things I value most. Simplifying my possessions, lifestyle, personal habits, routines, work, and relationships. I’ve made mention before, that I have a brain injury which

“Sometimes you just have to slow down to get back to where we want to be.” -Henry Allen We all know that life can get very busy and crazy sometimes. A reset routine can help get our lives back on track. When my life feels like it’s moving faster than I can keep up, it’s nice to have a weekly reset routine for my mind, body, and spirit to help me recenter. Taking a pause is just what I need to regroup, and see the world with a fresh perspective. When I’m grounded and calm I’

Being on this minimalist journey and practicing living mindfully, Decluttering has become a regular practice for me. I feel a sense of peace and calm when my home is neat, tidy, and clutter-free. I hope you will too. When we begin our minimalist journey, it can feel overwhelming to declutter everything all at once. I found it easier and more manageable to tackle an area of the home each day over seven days. As you declutter your home, keep in mind that there is no "right" way

Mindful living is a lifelong journey. Honor wherever you are. Using minimalist habits to live intentionally is a simple way to transform your life. I'm sharing eight minimalist practices for a simple, mindful life. I've been practicing living mindfully for over 20 years. I have found that using simple mindful habits is the easiest way to slow down and simplify my life. 1. Be aware of your choices. Intentional living is about making conscious choices that align with our valu

I've been a minimalist for 13 years, and during those 13 years, so much has changed. I've raised three kids, I sold my house, and we bought an RV and traveled the USA. I traveled with my husband and daughter nomadically throughout the world with only a backpack. I've changed careers a few times, and my hair is becoming more and more silver with each passing year. The one thing that has remained the same is that I'm still a minimalist. I'm sharing 13 lessons I've learned abou

Mindfulness, to me, is about being aware of my surrounding, my thoughts, and my actions. Over the years, I have adopted some morning rituals that have enriched my life. I thought I would share these with you in hopes that they will bring you a little joy and happiness. My slow mornings have become an essential part of my day. I cherish the quiet morning hours. I begin my day by drinking a large glass of lukewarm wake me up, water to help with digestion, circulation to organs.

Being present is easier said than done. I've been living mindfully for years, but I'm not a zen master. Mindfulness is a lifelong practice. Harvard study found that we spend 50% of our time not thinking about what we are doing. We think about our past or worrying about the future, sometimes we are consumed by what we need to do that day. However, our thoughts are not in the present moment. Making small steps to be mindful and live in the present is a gift to yourself. Living

The world moves faster and faster. With technology pushing for quicker, more productive, and efficient results, we begin to get caught up in the fast-paced rush of life. We look for immediate results. But is this fast-paced, productive, immediate gratification life good for us? In this evolving, fast-paced world, many people gravitate to a slower, more mindful life, craving a sense of balance and peace. Mindful living does not need to happen overnight. You can introduce slow

"I love you, not only for what you are but for what I am when I'm with you." - Roy Croft I felt like my husband and I had been on a different page. We were reading a different book entirely. I felt completely disconnected and I didn't know how to reconnect with my partner. We were behaving more like roommates than partners. We weren't fighting, just not connecting. I was lonely and sad without my husband, my best friend. No, he wasn't physically a