It has always amazed me how America goes from being grateful for everything we have (Thanksgiving) to immediately feeling like we need to spend money to fill some void in our souls for the next few weeks until Christmas. (Actually what I’ve really realized is that people barely spend any time actually being grateful andContinue reading “Black Friday, Consumerism, and Character”
Tag Archives: minimalism
Your Life Is Judged By What You Complete
We all have good intentions. We intend to start working out. We intend to write that book. We intend to spend more time with our family. We intend to work hard. We intend to be happier. The thing is: If you died tomorrow, what would your legacy be? All the things you intended to do, orContinue reading “Your Life Is Judged By What You Complete”
Live A Life Defined By Your Own Values
While stress is rampant among today’s society, particularly among today’s youth, everyone wants to point at technology. It’s understandable, since my phone and e-mail seem to always be buzzing, but there’s another theory I’ve been thinking about that causes so much stress: Living life outside of our values. It’s not a flashy idea, but everyoneContinue reading “Live A Life Defined By Your Own Values”
The Warriors Life, Minimalism, and 2014
Legacy. What a strong word. If you didn’t know, I work as a writer. I love strong language, strong words. Words that provoke a whole sensation of emotion. I’ve been watching movies over the course of the past few months that bring out strong thought of the virtuous life, the noble life, the strenuous life.Continue reading “The Warriors Life, Minimalism, and 2014”
The Strenuous Life Manifesto 