Minimalism and Christianity
Do You Choose Unhappiness Over Uncertainty?
The other night my husband turned on the TV and Fools Rush In happened to be on. We ended up watching it and I found it interesting, at the end, when Matthew Perry’s character seemed floundering, and a crazy old priest said “Signs are everywhere”… and then, there were signs. Whenever it seems that God…
Read MoreFrom Clutter and Depression to Minimalism and Contentment
Before I “became a minimalist” I had dreamed of it. I loved motel room simplicity. I wanted my home to feel that way and to be so tidy that I could just focus on whatever I wanted to focus on, not always “I have to clean the house”.Though I wanted that, I thought it was impossible…
Read MoreFinding Belonging and Community Through Actions Rather Than Things
Growing up I knew what to expect during the holidays. Each special day was spent at my grandmother’s farm house in the country. Thanksgiving had homemade stuffing, raisin rye bread, turkey and enough mashed potatoes we could all eat potato pancakes for at least a week after. The adults sat and visited on the olive green…
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