More and Less

The simple living movement continues to gain interest from individuals who are tired of living cluttered, overstuffed lives.Every day more and more people awake to the idea that a simpler life is a more fulfilling life. However, this idea that simpler is better is also met with resistance from some who believe that it’s all about giving up, letting go and living with less.  If you've thought this, I encourage you to consider a different perspective...Simplifying isn’t always about having less. Sometimes it’s about having more. Here are 40 things that simplifying means more of…and less of…

1. More confidence, less doubt
2. More action, less regret
3. More quiet, less noise
4. More strength, less fear
5. More love, less hate
6. More smiles, less tears
7. More growth, less stagnation
8. More celebrating, less minimizing
9. More presence, less absence
10. More quality, less junk
11. More freedom, less rigidity
12. More forgiveness, less resentment
13. More compassion, less bitterness
14. More focus, less distraction
15. More intention, less default
16. More responsibility, less blame
17. More space, less clutter
18. More happiness, less guilt
19. More travel, less waiting
20. More inclusion, less exclusion
21. More curiosity, less narrow-mindedness
22. More connection, less solidarity
23. More nature, less screen time
24. More authenticity, less imitation
25. More kindness, less anger
26. More uniqueness, less comparison
27. More contentment, less jealously
28. More patience, less haste
29. More trust, less anxiety
30. More giving, less taking
31. More faith, less fear
32. More reading, less streaming
33. More experiences, less shopping
34. More hugs, less distance
35. More joy, less woe
36. More reusing, less disposing
37. More nourishment, less sacrifice
38. More community, less individualism
39. More savoring, less rushing
40. More possibility, less limitation

If you want to simplify your life, maybe focusing on what you want more of is the place to start.To Simplicity & Joy,Lisa