Archives for the 'Simplicity' Category
3 Things I’ve Learned from the Pope’s U.S. Visit [The Daily Saint]
Pope Benedict XVI is quite a guy. Even for those who are not Catholic, his profile and presence speak volumes. I’ve learned the following:
Just because you are 81 doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of your position. See Benedict’s grueling itinerary below.
Putting a problem on the table is always the best solution. Benedict [...]
How Do You Organize Your Inspiration? [The Daily Saint]
Photo by Muffet
Today’s post is from a handout from a talk that I gave this past weekend called, "Developing a Keynote Address: How to Organize Your Inspiration".
"Peace is the tranquility of
order." St. Augustine
Capturing Your Ideas
Have a notebook handy wherever
you are. This can be as simple as a magnetic pad on your fridge [...]
18 Five-Minute Decluttering Tips to Start Conquering Your Mess [Zen Habits]
“Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein
I’ve written a lot about simplicity and decluttering (I can’t help it — I’m passionate about it!) and I’ve noticed that a lot of readers share my ideal of having an uncluttered home [...]
The Incredible Power of Contentment [Zen Habits]
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” - Cicero
While many readers have noted my efforts and articles on self-improvement, what I haven’t stressed as much is the beauty of becoming content with what you have and who you already are.
I’m definitely a goal-oriented person — I always have my [...]
Notes on Life: Mantras, Small Things, Lists, and Such [Zen Habits]
As I’m cranking out the chapters this week, my post-writing time has been limited. Still, I’m addicted to writing stuff for you guys, so I thought it would be fun to share some random thoughts I’ve been having that probably don’t merit full-length posts.
Thanks again for your patience as I focus on my book writing [...]
25 Ways to Simplify Your Life with Kids [Zen Habits]
“Babies are always more trouble than you thought - and more wonderful.” - Charles Osgood
Anyone who has kids knows that any life with kids is going to be complicated, at least to some degree. From extra laundry to bathing and cooking and shopping and driving and school and chores and crises and sports and dance [...]
36 Great Tips for Keeping Travel as Simple as Possible (and Two Poems) [Zen Habits]
“He who would travel happily must travel light.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
When you travel, do you want to be as light as possible? A light bag, and a light itinerary?
Many of us have had the nightmare experience of lugging around too much luggage, waiting in the baggage claims area, trying to cram too many activities [...]
12 Essential Rules to Live More Like a Zen Monk [Zen Habits]
“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
I’m not a Zen monk, nor will I ever become one. However, I find great inspiration in the way they try to live their lives: the simplicity of their lives, the concentration and mindfulness of every activity, the calm and peace [...]
Ask the Readers: Tips for Keeping Travel Simple [Zen Habits]
Hi my friends … I’m planning a trip to Thailand this summer, my first to that fascinating country. I haven’t traveled in years, and so I’ve been doing a lot of research and planning and reading and dreaming. Guidebooks, tons of research on the Internet, reading blogs and customer reviews and searching for good vegetarian [...]
This Friday: A Quote from St. Augustine on Organization [The Daily Saint]
St. Augustine of Hippo, a tremendous saint from Africa in the 4th century once said, "peace is the tranquility of order." Some thoughts as we wrap up our week:
to which project at work did you bring order this past week?
which project do you feel most "at peace" with?
what can you do at home this weekend [...]