Book 50: Secrets of Simplicity

Secrets of Simplicity: learn to live better with less, by Mary Carlomagno, is a beautiful book. The artwork is lovely, the quotes sprinkled throughout are inspiring. It's spiral-bound, which is really nice since it's a workbook and you're supposed to fill in worksheets.




Carlomagno covers:

*Letting go of unneeded and unwanted things: habits, rituals, routines, etc... (record what you've decided to let go of, and how it's making you feel)

*Setting limits (record all your responsibilities and decide if you can say "No" to some of them)

*Getting rid of excess stuff

*Taking time for meditation or similar non-technology time

*Dealing with your money issues

*Taking chances to increase your self-confidence

*Appreciating what you have; realizing that life's struggles are something to be grateful for

Aside from the irony of buying a book to learn how to buy less stuff, it's an inspiring, positive book. I like reading about the benefits of buying less, consuming less, and being grateful for what I have. I need those reminders.