As many of the readers of Simple Life Reboot know, our journey to a simpler, more fulfilling life, began in the Spring of 2013. (see: The Trip that Changed Everything) But before we “changed everything”, the over-arching feeling had been that we never had enough, enough money, enough time, enough of anything. Our solution had […]
“If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them and half as much money.” – Abigail van Buren My Uncle Russ once told me about a neighbor who sent his sonover to ask if he could wash his car. My uncle told the boy he would pay him […]
Daily we stand against the tide, the relentless negative forces of human nature that work to bring us down. The challenge to be better, and do better, is never ending, and ever present, in each of our lives. How do the 7 deadly sins; wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy, and gluttony, play against the […]
Sheryl and I recently took a trip to Victoria, B.C., to wipe the cobwebs off our dashboard GPS map, and to fulfill one of the original intentions of our embracing simplicity almost two years ago, now. For those who are not familiar with our story, it was that first trip down the California coastline back […]
It happens every year about this time, mid-way through January, after the holiday meals and desserts have fully accreted and solidified in the form of “love” handles. Now comes the not-so-glamorous work of unpacking the storage shed, of taking off the extra pounds that have accumulated over the past couple of months, and getting back […]
There is usually a lot to talk about at Christmas with family you haven't seen in a while. To have an enjoyable, peaceful Christmas, however, there may be a couple topics you will want to avoid.
“The only true gift is a portion of thyself.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Sheryl and I love Christmas. For those of us who have discovered the value of the simple and minimalist lifestyle, the gift-giving portion of the holiday has become less important…to a degree. The concept of gift-giving is beautiful, but for many at […]
“There is one day that is ours. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American.” – O. Henry I give thanks to God and Country, for without God, I would have no life, and without America, I would have no liberty. I GIVE THANKS …to AMERICA Consider for a moment the absence of […]
Stop comparing yourself to others. You are unique, along with everyone else. Be competitive in your work, and gracious in your living. Enjoy the full show notes at http://SimpleLifeReboot.com
“Tell your story.” – Joshua Becker, Becoming Minimalist, speaking at SimpleREV 2014 There is something beautiful about hearinga person’s storythat allows us to connect with both the individualand his or her experience. Whether aperson’s circumstancesaredramatic or cumulative,the sharing of astruggle to overcome challengeshas the extraordinary power to instruct and inspire. Courtney Carver of “Be More […]