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Are you living a life of purpose?
I wrote this ebook to serve as your guidebook toward a simpler life. I’m a huge believer in deliberate, daily practice of skills so that is the format in which this book is written. Each of the 8 “Essentials” is a discrete skill that can be honed, enhanced, and strengthened through conscious practice. Developing these essentials, such as an “Attitude of Gratitude,” “Mindfulness,” and “A Desire for Less,” serves as the discrete steps toward a simpler and more conscious life.
Read an excerpt from Living the Simpler Life
We live in fast and exciting times. Modern technology makes possible that which couldn’t have been dreamed twenty years ago. Living a simpler life doesn’t mean that I have to give up the amenities of the 21st century. I don’t have to become a monk (although I can). I don’t have to throw away my T.V. and turn off the internet (but some choose to do so). Living a simpler life can be done in many ways but the basic principles, the essentials remain the same.
A beautiful aspect of simpler life is that it means something different to each person. For some, it may be similar to Thoreau’s experience at Walden Pond – limited technology and surrounded by nature. However, for most of us it’s unreasonable to strive for that level of asceticism when our lives, jobs, and families are all demanding our attention. Instead, I can strive to simplify my life to focus on what i truly value. For Thoreau, that meant living with sparse possessions in a cabin he built for himself. For the busy professional it may mean figuring out a way to finish the day’s work early so she can spend time with her family. Or write the next great novel. Or read a book. The key is that living the simpler life is different for every person. Read more…
Summary
Title: Living the Simpler Life
Author: Sam Spurlin (thesimplerlife)
What you get: 50+ page ebook in PDF format
Price: $14.95
Where to get it: Available here
