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I hear lots of opinions about decluttering and minimalism, and one of the most common critiques I hear is that minimalism is selfish. That it deprives our children, or it’s an elitist standard that is inherently judgmental.  I hear those complaints, and understand the concern. With any goal or mission, if we stop considering the […]

5 Reasons Minimalish Living is a Generous Choice

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The idea here isn’t perfection or rigid minimalism, rather it’s to avoid being bogged down by things that don’t bring lasting fulfillment.

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