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Need to Take a Break? 11 Simple Ways to Pull Back From Everyday Stressors

March 17 //  by Brooke

When’s the last time you took a break? 

When I started my path to simple living, it was to initially consume less.  However, I soon realized my desire to consume less also meant to be distracted less.

I wanted more time to focus on the things that mattered.

That’s really what it’s all about, right? Making time for those we love. Making time for joy and connections.

If you are feeling blah lately, maybe you need a break or a reset. A reset doesn’t mean letting go of all of our obligations, quitting our jobs, or dropping everything.

A reset can simply be pulling back.  

Here are a few simple ways you can remove distractions in your life and take a break:

1 – Turn off your TV

I love a good Netflix binge as much as the next person. In fact, there’s a particular show I haven’t missed a single episode of in years.  However, when I’m feeling distracted and tired, TV usually has had a part.  

How many times do you get the kids in bed or the dishes done and think, I deserve some chill time and a quick show? (Cause you do.) 

Here’s the thing though. You also deserve some sleep (or maybe a good book).

The TV can suck you right in. Before you know it, you’re tired.  When we are tired, it’s not just a physical slow down.  We struggle mentally as well.   

Give yourself a break and find a new way to unwind.  

Turn off Netflix and take a break.

2 – Delete social media 

Delete your social media apps for a few days.  I know. That sounds crazy. 

Nothing makes you more aware of the number of times you click on an app until it’s not there. 

Got an iPhone? Press and hold the app. Then, hit delete. 

You’ll get a big scary message saying it’s going to delete all your data.  It won’t. 

A week later, you can head back over to your App Store, download the app all over again, log in, and BAM, you are back… feeling refreshed.  

3 – Take a step away from the news 

Take a break from the news.  The news makes its money from headlines and clicks, and the good news just doesn’t get the same number of clicks as the bad stuff. 

If you read or watch the news first thing in the morning, skip it for a few days (maybe longer). 

Don’t worry. You’ll still hear about big events, but your brain will get a much-needed break.  

If you can’t live without the news, set yourself a short timer for maybe 15 minutes. Then, read or watch as much as you like during that time.  When the alarm goes off, commit to turning it off. 

4 – Read a book

I love to read. I own more books than I can probably consume in the next few years. Yet, I so rarely take the time to sit down and read without any other looming obligations.  

Drop something you normally do (like holding your phone), and read a book.  Get lost in another world.  

Books on a shelf. Take a break and read a book.

5 – Take a nap 

When’s the last time you took a nap? If it’s been longer than a few months, schedule one for this week.  

I fight naps like a toddler.  There are so many other things I could be doing besides taking a break to sleep.  

Give yourself the gift of a little extra sleep, even if all you can manage is a power nap.  Ten to thirty minutes with your eyes closed may do you wonders. 

6 – Make a slow meal

When life gets busy, so does the way we consume our food. 

Food is necessary to life, so take the time to enjoy it.  Nothing says taking a break like making slow food.  

Bake bread. 

Make a stew that simmers all day. 

Find a homemade spaghetti sauce recipe and simmer it for hours.  

Make cookies from scratch.  

Slow down and enjoy the cooking process as much as the meal.  

7 – Play a game 

Playing a game often forces us to put our phones away, forget about the day, and simply enjoy those around us. 

Break out the board games you haven’t played in years.  

Learn a new card game, and then teach it to your kids or grandkids.  

Take a break, and have some fun! 

8 – Create something 

For the creative types, taking a break might mean giving yourself permission to create as long as you want, with no other obligations.  

Cancel your evening obligations and do something you love.  Stay up late.  Get up early.  Enjoy what fires you up. 

9 – Journal

You don’t have to journal every day to be someone who journals.  When I finally accepted this, I started to enjoy it a whole lot more. 

I don’t always have time to journal.  I don’t always enjoy it.  However, when I need a break or a reset, journaling can often help me figure out why.  

New to journaling? Grab a notebook with prompts, flip to a page, and simply start writing.  

10 – Quit something 

Quit an activity. Quit sugar.  Quit hanging out with people who let you down.  

Whatever is contributing to your stress, consider quitting it. 

This doesn’t mean to go quit your job… but it could. 

11 – Go to bed early

Sometimes we need a break because we are tired.  That’s it.  We need sleep. 

Set an alarm on your phone, and start winding down for bed an hour early for a week.

Plug your phone to charge in another room, and head to bed.  

You may feel silly going to bed super early, but I promise you, in the morning, you will be so happy you gave yourself the gift of sleep. 

relaxed woman taking a break

Take a break. Reset your day. 

A reset doesn’t have to be some grand thing. Just remove the distractions. That’s all.  

You’ll feel the difference, and you might be willing to take a break more often! 

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Category: Simple Living, The Simple Life

22 of the Most Encouraging Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow in 2022

January 29 //  by Brooke

Looking for a few simple living Facebook pages to follow and influence the overall feel of your feed? Or maybe you are trying to embrace a simpler life or a more minimalistic life, and you wish to connect with like-minded people on these simple living-inspired Facebook pages to encourage you on your journey.

Whether you are looking to declutter, live a simple life, embrace minimalism, or just get inspired to laugh, cry happy tears, or find encouragement, there’s likely something out there for you. 

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow:

1 – Happy Simple Mom

Join over a hundred thousand other followers in an active community looking to declutter, laugh, and live a simpler life.  If you aren’t a follower yet, come on over to the Happy Simple Mom page. 

I’ll share positive quotes, decluttering tips, and lessons learned from a life with less stuff. 

We also have a super active group over where you can join us in our weekly decluttering tasks, share struggles, learn from each other, and celebrate our successes. 

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Happy Simple Mom Facebook page quote

2 – The Simplicity Habit

Join my BBF (best blogging friend) over at The Simplicity Habit.  Julianna will share positive quotes, decluttering tips, and simple living inspiration. 

The Simplicity Habit will help you make room for what matters most. 

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: The Simplicity Habit Facebook page quote

3 – Becoming Unbusy

Ditch stuff, live your life.  Becoming Unbusy will help you find ways to slow down, smell the roses, and truly appreciate the time we have given to us.  Enjoy positive quotes and articles that inspire you to slow down. 

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Becoming Unbusy Facebook page quote

4 – Happier With Less

Happier with Less is a collective of pages sharing positive quotes and helpful articles to help you find the joy in living with less.  Stop by, become inspired, and share with others to brighten their day.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Happier With Less Facebook quote

5 – Simply + Fiercely

Simply Fiercely is all about helping women build lives they love through simple, intentional living.  Find positive quotes and helpful posts to learn to slow down and become more intentional with your time.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Simply Fiercely Facebook page quote

6 – Simplify Days

Simplify your days and enjoy your freedom. The Simplify Days page will encourage you to live with less and take control of your paper clutter.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Simplify Days Facebook page quote

7 – Simply Well Balanced

Simply Well Balanced shares simple tips to make motherhood easier. She shares tips on how to simplify your family life and your home.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Simply Well Balanced Facebook Page quote

8 – This Simple Balance

June at This Simple Balance will help you simplify your homeschool so you can stop stressing and start enjoying the time teaching your children. Avoid burnout, and find joy in every day.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: This Simple Balance Facebook Page quote

9 – It’s My Favorite Day

Simplify your home, simplify your life, and make time for what you love. It’s My Favorite Day provides decluttering advice and tips on how to embrace minimalism.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: It's My Favorite Day Facebook Page Quote

10 – Cozy Minimalism

At Cozy Minimalism the focus is less on how your home looks but more on how your home feels to you. Get cozy, all while having less stuff to clutter up your space.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Cozy Minimalism Facebook Page Quote

11 – Simple Slow Lovely

Embrace slow living, simple living, and minimalism with Simple Slow Lovely. Emma helps you embrace joy and find beauty, even in what some would call the mundane.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Simple Slow Lovely Facebook Page quote

12 – Abundant Life With Less

The Abundant Life with Less is created by Rachelle Crawford, the author of Messy Minimalism.

(As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Read my full disclosure policy.)

Messy Minimalism is a favorite in my library, and I encourage all to read it! Normal life, with kids AND our own little version of minimalism.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Abundant Life With Less Facebook page

13 – Happy Organized Life

Join the Happy Organized Life for decluttering inspiration and positive quotes to inspire you to live your best life.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Happy Organized Life Facebook Page quote

14 – Tidy Life Happy Wife

Cleaning, decluttering, and organizing tips to help you simplify your life. Tidy LIfe Happy Wife helps you create a stress-free home and life.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Tidy Life Happy Wife Facebook Page quote

15 – The Life on Purpose Movement

A page to inspire women doing live “on purpose”. Erica at The Life on Purpose Movement shares a range of topics to help you find happiness through simple living, self-care, and intentional parenting.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: The Life on Purpose Movement Facebook Page Quote

16 – Soulcation

Join the collective Soulcation Facebook page, sharing inspiring and encouraging quotes to help you slow down and live your best life.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Soulcation Facebook page quote

17 – A Life in Progress

Join Krista on a journey to reconnect with yourself and find your voice in this crazy world. The Life in Progress Facebook page has an incredible community of women active on her Facebook page, all encouraging each other through life’s ups and downs.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: A Life in Progress Facebook page quote

18 – Lauren Fortenberry

Lauren’s page is all about faith, healing, and growth. She provides daily encouraging words, even during these tough times. She brings laughter, and sometimes, she makes me cry (in a good way)!

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Lauren Fortenberry Facebook Page Quote

19 – Imperfectly Simple

Imperfectly Simple is an uplifting page that encourages you to live simply, even if it isn’t the way “they” say you should do it. Full of positive quotes to inspire you each day.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Imperfectly Simple Facebook page quote

20 – Just Some Stuff I Wrote Down

The Just Some Stuff I Wrote Down page isn’t so much about simplicity, but it makes me giggle on a regular basis. Add some laughter to your Facebook feed.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Just Some Stuff I Wrote Down Facebook page quote

21 – Organizing Moms

Realistic organizing tips for moms. Get help with time management, routines in the home, and even meal planning over at the Organizing Moms Facebook page.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: Organizing Moms Facebook Page quote

22 – 1000 Hours Outside

Get outside! Too often we allow obligations, our screens, and life to get in the way of enjoying nature. Get your kids outside, and get yourself outside. Find motivation over at 1000 Hours Outside, and make it happen.

Simple Living Facebook Pages to Follow: 1000 Hours Outside Facebook Page quote

Improve your feed with these simple living Facebook pages

Improve your daily feed with these simple living Facebook pages. Find positivity, encouragement, and practical tips for a simpler life.

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Category: Simple Living, The Simple Life

Are All the Holiday Deals Worth It?

November 27 //  by Brooke

​Eight years ago, while pregnant and with a baby at home, I was standing in a line wrapped around a department store at 3 AM, doing the pee dance and waiting for some unknown great deal.  

Looking back, it was utterly ridiculous and unnecessary torture for my always full bladder.   

I had a plan, though.  

I would buy the Thanksgiving paper.  Ads would be spread across the table, while Thanksgiving dishes sat in the sink, and I would map out where to go first and what deals could wait until 5 AM when the “late” deal seekers woke up.  

I was being smart.  Money was tight.  We would save a bundle.  This is what I told myself.  

Now, looking back, when money isn’t as tight and my kids are old enough to be watching and creating traditions, I see the foolishness in my actions.  

I wasn’t saving money.  

I wasn’t making memories the way I wanted to for a family holiday. 

I was becoming a holiday slave to consumerism. 

I was forgetting the blessings sitting around my Thanksgiving table and cutting them short to spend time with strangers.  

I was spending money we could have been giving.  

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Change Your Holiday Shopping Habits

Don’t buy the holiday newspaper

I used to get giddy over the holiday newspaper. The thick ads, the colorful sales pages. Me and a sharpie were best friends as we scoured the pages for the best gift ideas.

Guess what? If you don’t buy the paper, you won’t learn about all the deals you are “missing.”

Turns out, after years of not buying it, I wasn’t missing anything at all. Gifts still got bought (for those who made the final list), and deals were still found.

I was buying with purpose, rather than falling to the temptation of all those colors and dollars “saved.”

Say no to Black Friday deals.  Create new traditions.

Start deleting emails

I can’t believe how many emails I’ve received over the last 48 hours with a deal I can’t miss – all from retailers and bloggers who haven’t bothered to email me at all over the last ten months.

These people don’t have a relationship with me. I’m just an email address, and now they want my money.

If you don’t have a relationship with someone in your inbox, hit unsubscribe and delete.

If you remove the temptations, it’s a lot easier to ignore them.  

Cull your gift-giving list

This sounds so Grinch-like. I get it.

It took me a long time to wrap my brain around this concept, but eventually, with a few years of practice, we were able to do it.

Do you really need to get a gift for your neighbor? Could you just bake them cookies or have them over for dinner?

Do you really need to get all your co-workers something? Could you all just take a holiday lunch together or do a White Elephant exchange?

Think about those you LOVE to shop for over the holidays, and then about those that feel obligatory. Maybe give them a call and suggest this year, you spend time together, rather than spending money on gifts.

Related Post: Minimalist Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Be picky about who you buy gifts for.
Be picky about who you buy gifts for.

Create a new tradition

Stay home the weekend after Thanksgiving.  Instead of shopping, plan something fun.  Create a new tradition.  

Buy a Christmas tree and decorate it. 

Make Christmas cookies.  

Make hot cocoa and watch a holiday movie marathon.  

Finish a craft project.  

Teach your kids how to cook something.  

Go for a hike. 

Edit and cut your gift-giving list.  

Do anything that’s not in a store.  You won’t regret it.

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Create new traditions such as making Christmas cookies or cider from scratch.
Make Christmas cookies or cider from scratch.

Make a holiday budget

Make a holiday budget this year. Too many folks end up in debt after the holiday season. Make this the year you aren’t one of those people.

Don’t just include gifts in your budget.

Think about it all!

The following should probably be considered:

  • Gifts
  • Decor
  • Christmas tree
  • Ornaments
  • Gift wrap
  • Holiday groceries
  • Holiday events
  • Giving opportunities

Related Post: How Minimalism Can Save You Money This Year

Make a Christmas budget.
Make a Christmas budget.

Make a list

Even Santa makes a list (and checks it twice). Be Santa.

Have a plan on what gifts you want to get, and then, search for great deals on those specific items.

There will still be good deals all month for those must-have gifts for your family.  

I was just reading an article about how stores are realizing they are making MORE money by spreading the deals out all month, rather than cramming them all into one day or one weekend. 

Turns out, people are happy to spend money AND appreciate their holidays at home.  

When you shop, have a list of ideas and do your best to stick with them.  It’s easy to get caught up in the good deals and then think you should buy more. You don’t have to, though. 

One perfect present at half your budget doesn’t mean you have to keep shopping. Enjoy the savings (or find a way to give with the rest of your budget). 

Take time to slow down and enjoy your holiday season

The stores can wait.  The good deals can wait.  

You don’t need an upcoming year of debt and clutter.  Help yourself out now, rather than later. 

Create new traditions. 

You’ve got this.

Want more ideas on how to slow down your holiday season? Check out this related post:

11 Unique Ways to Slow Down Your Holiday Season

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Category: Simple Living, The Simple Life

11 Unique Ways to Slow Down Your Holiday Season

November 20 //  by Brooke

The weather is turning colder (at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere), and it’s a time to start settling in.  I love this time of year. 

Not only are the trees and plants preparing for winter and a time of rest, so are we.  It’s easy to get caught up in all the holiday craziness.  I mean, there have been Christmas decorations out in stores since before Halloween.   

I want to challenge you to do something to intentionally slow down, especially during the holiday season. 

Slow down your holidays with simple pleasures, like hot coco, hot tea, a new coffee, or making cookies together.

Here are a few ideas to make your holiday season a simple, slow time:

1 – Create yourself a book reading nook 

Nothing says relaxation like having a place to curl up with a good book.  You don’t have to get fancy.  A chair, a lamp, and a cozy throw can transform any space as you lose yourself in a book for a few hours.

Don’t let the excuse of time keep you from reading either.  Most of us can slip in at least an hour of TV a week (or scrolling through social media).  If you have time for that, you have time to get lost in a book.  Chances are, you will feel better when done too!

2 – Buy a new tea/coffee to try

Nothing says relaxation like trying a new tea or coffee as the colder months hit.  Indulge yourself in something lovely (it’s cheaper at home anyway).  Maybe step outside to enjoy it.  Yes, it’s freezing cold in some parts, but that’s why they make good coats. 

Reconnect with nature and warm yourself from the inside out with pure bliss in a cup.

3 – Make a slow recipe with your family

Grab your favorite cookbook and pick out a long, hearty recipe you’ve been wanting to try or make again but can never seem to find the time to do it. 

If you have family visiting for the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to start simmering a pot in the morning so everyone can enjoy the lovely smells all day.

Cook a slow meal this holiday season with your family.

4 – Build a fire, inside or outside

Nothing says slowing down like sitting by the fire.  Build one inside or outside, if you have the space. Invite friends or family over, and take the time to talk and catch up. 

If you don’t have a fireplace, you can still enjoy the feeling.  Put on a screen saver with a fireplace burning on your TV, and settle in with a good book.

5 – Go on a nature walk

Cold weather doesn’t mean you have to sit inside all day.  Invest in a good winter coat, break out the hiking boots, and take a walk through the woods. 

The forest in the wintertime is probably my favorite place.  It’s quiet and peaceful in a way that can’t be replicated in livelier times.

6 – Make a craft out of fall-colored leaves with your kids

There is something joyful about finding the perfect, colorful leaf and studying it with a child.  It is almost magical.

Break out the wax paper and iron, find some incredible leaves, and make a wonderfully beautiful window hanging to enjoy all season.

7 – Decorate with natural items

You don’t have to get all caught up in the expensive holiday decorations.  One of the best parts of living a more minimalist lifestyle is enjoying the beauty of decorating with nature. 

If you want some nature-inspired ideas, check out this Pinterest board.

8 – Have dinner by candlelight

OK, full disclosure.  I don’t like dinner by candlelight, but my family does.  I like to see when I eat.  However, it’s another idea to slow down your holidays, spend more time around the table talking with your family, and enjoy the ambiance of cold, winter nights with a little warmth added.

9 – Play a game with your family

No matter the age of your family, family game night is always a nice way to slow down and enjoy each other. 

Our game nights have morphed over the years.  It started off with little preschool games, and it’s grown into strategy games, card games, and the like. 

It’s hard for me to stop everything and just “play”.  However, every time I do, I have zero regrets. 

10 – Finish a craft

I took a holiday season 100% off from social media one year, and I made a quilt.  Finishing the quilt wasn’t planned, but I quickly got bored, no longer knowing how to use up my free time. The quilt I started years prior and then packed into a box was brought back out.

Sometimes finishing a big project, slowly, over the winter season is way more fun than trying to do all the new crafts you see in your feeds. 

Slow down your holidays by finishing a craft, like this quilt I finished while on a break from social media.
I made this on a break from social media!

11 – Create your own family tradition

So much of the holidays is about doing what is expected of you, whether it is family traditions we felt we had to keep doing, buying all the things, going to all the events, or buying presents for all the people. 

This year, try creating your own unique family traditions.

  • Maybe you make a Thankful Pumpkin for Thanksgiving
  • Read a new Christmas book each day
  • Learn about Christmas celebrations around the globe
  • Make cookies and then give most of them away (or don’t and eat them all)
  • Adopt a family for gift-giving
  • Volunteer
  • Take silly photos
  • Make homemade cards
  • Send a letter to someone special

Get creative.  You don’t have to do the same old thing as everyone else.  Slow down. Make the holidays special and meaningful.

My point.  Take a break from it all. 

Give your body rest.  Give your mind rest.  Reconnect with those around you, especially as you move into the holiday weeks. 

That’s the point of this whole decluttering and simple living journey, right? It’s not just about less stuff.  It’s about connection, time, and purpose. 

We want to spend less time cleaning. 

We want to spend more time with our kids. 

We want to have more money (from less wasteful spending). 

We want to be able to give more. 

We want to slow down and savor life, especially during the holiday season.

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Category: Simple Living, The Simple Life

Quotes to Inspire You to Slow Down in Life

April 29 //  by Brooke

Simple Living is one of my favorite things. It even helped me be able to quit my job so I could stay home with my kids.

I can’t help but want to share more about simple living since it means so much to me!

It’s time to stop living life in the fast lane and trying to keep up with the Joneses.

Here I have assembled 23 quotes that are all about inspiring you to slow down in life.

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  1. Happiness, not in another place, but this place…not for another hour, but this hour. – Walt Whitman
Happiness, not in another place but this place…not for another hour, but this hour. - Walt Whitman

2. Sometimes you have to stop worrying, wondering and doubting. Have faith that things will work out, maybe not how you planned, but just how it’s meant to be. – Unknown

Sometimes you have to stop worrying, wondering and doubting. Have faith that things will work out, maybe not how you planned, but just how it's meant to be. - Unknown

3. I cannot afford to waste my time making money. – Louis Agassiz

I cannot afford to waste my time making money. - Louis Agassiz

4. I hope these simple things are what I forever love about life, for then I will be happy no matter where I find myself. – R.Y.S. Perez

I hope these simple things are what I forever love about life, for then I will be happy no matter where I find myself. - R.Y.S. Perez

5. Forget about the money for a moment. Lose yourself in the wilderness, listen to the music of the softly blowing winds, feel the rain on your bare skin, let the mountains take the burden off your shoulders. – Kiran Bisht

Forget about the money for a moment. Lose yourself in the wilderness, listen to the music of the softly blowing winds, feel the rain on your bare skin, let the mountains take the burden off your shoulders. - Kiran Bisht

6. It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all. – Laura Ingalls Wilder

It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all. - Laura Ingalls Wilder

7. We spend too much time making a living and too little time living and making. – Rachel Dillon

We spend too much time making a living and too little time living and making.  - Rachel Dillon

8. Once you learn to detach happiness from acquiring and owning things you can focus on what truly makes you happy—and actually achieve that. – Peter Walsh

Once you learn to detach happiness from acquiring and owning things you can focus on what truly makes you happy—and actually achieve that. - Peter Walsh

9. Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

10. It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness. – Charles Haddon Spurgeon

It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness. - Charles Haddon Spurgeon

11. Beware the barrenness of a busy life. – Socrates

Beware the barrenness of a busy life. - Socrates

12. Stop the world. I want to get off. – Anthony Newley

Stop the world. I want to get off. - Anthony Newley

13. We live in a wonderful world, full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. – Jawaharial Nehru

We live in a wonderful world, full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. - Jawaharial Nehru

14. I’m not lost, I’m exploring. – Jana Stanfield

I'm not lost, I'm exploring. - Jana Stanfield

15. There is a beauty and clarity that comes from simplicity that we sometimes do not appreciate in our thirst for intricate solutions. – Dieter F. Uchtdorf

There is a beauty and clarity that comes from simplicity that we sometimes do not appreciate in our thirst for intricate solutions. - Dieter F. Uchtdorf

16. Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. – Benjamin Franklin

Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. - Benjamin Franklin

17. It is a law working in all nature, through plant, insect, animal, and man, that in order to have and enjoy the new, we must first rid ourselves of the old. If the tree held stingily on to last year’s fruit and leaves, and refused to drop them, would not the vents for next year’s fruit and leaves be choked up? – “Sunday Readings, Selected by Bishop Vincent,” The Chautauquan, 1895

It is a law working in all nature, through plant, insect, animal, and man, that in order to have and enjoy the new, we must first rid ourselves of the old. If the tree held stingily on to last year's fruit and leaves, and refused to drop them, would not the vents for next year's fruit and leaves be choked up? - “Sunday Readings, Selected by Bishop Vincent,” The Chautauquan, 1895

18. There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them. – Jo Walton

There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them. - Jo Walton

19. You take all this for granted. You do it every day of your life; eating with your loved ones around you, but you hardly ever stop to think about what a gift it is. How fortunate we are to have this quiet time at the end of the day. – Lesley Crewe

You take all this for granted. You do it every day of your life; eating with your loved ones around you, but you hardly ever stop to think about what a gift it is. How fortunate we are to have this quiet time at the end of the day. - Lesley Crewe

20. Here’s to the moments when you realize the simple things are wonderful and enough. – Jill Badonsky

Here’s to the moments when you realize the simple things are wonderful and enough. - Jill Badonsky

21. What could be better than to sit besides the fire with a book and a glowing lamp while the wind beats outside the windows. – Gustave Flaubert

What could be better than to sit besides the fire with a book and a glowing lamp while the wind beats outside the windows. - Gustave Flaubert

22. From time to time, to remind ourselves to relax and be peaceful, we may wish to set aside some time for a retreat, a day of mindfulness, when we can walk slowly, smile, drink tea with a friend, enjoy being together as if we are the happiest people on Earth. – Thich Nhat Hanh


23. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. – Lao Tzu

Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. - Lao Tzu

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