Comments on: How to Harness the Power of Simplicity

By: Brock Henry

Brock Henry — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:13:59 +0000

Courtney and Tess,

Thank you so much for this post. I am addicted to posts like this, because I can literally feel my body calm down as I read them. It’s amazing how my body has a physiological response to just reading about simplifying.

I’m on a journey to simplify my life from start to finish, and I’ve made a great deal of progress this year. It’s interesting, though, to look back over the last several months and notice the connection between my general attitude and whether or not I was actively simplifying at that point in the year. Generally speaking, I’ve been most at peace during those periods when I was consciously making an effort to be more with less.

It’s a fascinating journey, and one I wish I’d started long ago.

Brock

By: sheila

sheila — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:09:06 +0000

First off, I love that you donate your VW, that’s sweet!
And on this post, I have to say that the most drastic thing I ever did was going from using cash only instead of credit. It was weirdish and difficult at first but WOW, what an amazing change, I love it!

By: David Stevens

David Stevens — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:08:06 +0000

Hi Courtney,
Sounds simple to me. “Choice” is the power option here as with everything. Good tips, thank you
be good to yourself
David

By: Betsy at Zen Mama

Betsy at Zen Mama — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:27:21 +0000

Courtney and Tess,
Isn’t it amazing that people think that simplify means getting rid of everything and becoming a monk. It’s a shift in how you think of things. I love all your ideas esp. using cash instead of credit and all your other small shifts. That makes it easier to get started.

By the way, I’ve always loved your website Courtney!

By: Patti Foy | Lightspirited Being

Patti Foy | Lightspirited Being — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:41:15 +0000

Hi Courtney (and Tess),

Thank you for the helpful post. Very potent. I’ve lived a very simple life ever since moving to the mountains 15 years ago, but was recently rocketed back into working after many years off, and realize I’m learning to do my career in as simple a way as I do my life. I find that it’s not so much things and lifestyle I need to simplify, but all my to-do lists and my processes and procedures for doing, mainly my “work”. (See, even that description sounds complicated, right?!)

Anyway, I live a fairly connected (NOT internet, but nature etc.) and conscious life, and am finding myself ever-more fascinated lately with the minimalist movement. I’m glad I read this post because 1) the idea to word ratio is high and 2) I am going to practice your idea of simple small steps. That way I won’t get overwhelmed and have to add “simplifying” to my to-do list!

Thanks to both of you.

By: Angela Artemis/Poweredbyintuition

Angela Artemis/Poweredbyintuition — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:56:27 +0000

Courtney,
This was a marvelous guide to how to simplify. I have simplified my life a lot – not enough yet but, a lot in the last year. I feel so much more peaceful now that I’ve let go of many of the things that complicated my days. Reducing debt is huge – this said from a financial planner! In all the years that people were driven to spend and spend and live larger they never stopped to think what would happen if their financial picture changed but, I do believe that people have changed their mindset about debt now. Thank you for reminding us that we can “be more with less.”

By: Cathy | Treatment Talk

Cathy | Treatment Talk — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:46:13 +0000

Hi Courtney,

I love your message. “When you aren’t stressed, you can be calm.” and
“When you aren’t interested in more, you can revel in less” jumped out at me. Letting go of those things that aren’t essential can lead to a more calm life. After moving a few years ago, I’ve realized how wonderful it is to get rid of all the accumulated stuff that I wasn’t using. I try and practice that regularly and it brings a lighter feeling to each day.

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:51:10 +0000

This is a wonderful outline of the worth of how less is truly far more. The rewards you outline all touch a chord with me. For me, I know I could be more offering and generous if i was willing to give up considerably of what i possess. I heard the concept recently of providing up the possession with which you are most connected to. It was an exciting idea as many of our attachments are things we could undoubtedly do without having and that don’t offer us important expansion or value. It is extremely accurate that when we are supplying and generous we come to feel larger delight and effectively-getting, and I experience this to be a single of the more beneficial factors of dwelling a simplier daily life.

By: Galen Pearl

Galen Pearl — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:12:18 +0000

I was happy I could answer many of the initial questions in a positive way. In fact, at least once a day, I am overcome with gratitude and appreciation for my life. However, there are definitely ways I could simplify. I know I could simplify my physical environment more, but it’s not too bad. I find that I’ve been focusing on other aspects of my life, like not making so many commitments. (I’m basically saying no to anything right now that requires a meeting!) I find that I’ve also been contemplating the idea of spiritual simplicity. Still mulling that one over!

Anyway, great article and it got me thinking about some more practical ways to simplify. Thanks!

By: Courtney Carver | Be More with Less

Courtney Carver | Be More with Less — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:41:51 +0000

Joe, now you have me curious. What is the possession you are most attached to?