Everett Brogue is kind enough to list me in a chapter called “Meet the Minimalists,” part of his new eBook, The Art of Being Minimalist. He writes:

I’m not the only minimalist in the world. There’s a growing community of amazing individuals who subscribe to the idea of living with less.

Yes: community. I’ve often thought that one of the reasons we find ourselves where we are today — overwhelmed and overconsuming — is due to the breakdown of community. Our communities provide important social cues, helping us live in balance with others and with the environment.

The Art of Being Minimalist is essentially an invitation to community. It’s a beautifully written, beautifully illustrated guide to re-imagining your life as a minimalist, joining the vanguard of what I call the Minimalist Century. Through minimalism, you can learn to discard the unnecessary, and find time to reconnect with the world around you.


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The decorations are down; the champagne corks have been popped; and it’s time to get down to the business of crafting another year. Here’s wishing you a healthy and happy 2010.

As I’ve mentioned previously, More Minimal will soon evolve into something new. Its replacement will be a continuation of what you’ve seen here, and a considerable expansion in scope. Minimalism — as I’ve written about it, at least — has always been about personal satisfaction. But we live in challenging times, and I’ve become convinced that the principles which undergird minimalism represent a toolkit for dealing with the coming decades. Minimalism must move beyond being a cozy method for organizing our living space and reducing life clutter. Minimalism must become a worldview.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from More Minimal

Happiness

Season’s greeting from More Minimal! Things have been a little quiet around here the past couple weeks, and there’s a reason.

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The Copenhagen climate talks cannot save the planet

Environment

Carbon trading, porous emissions caps, and runaway energy prices won’t save the planet. The real problem is over-consumption.

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Ten Simple, Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas

Home

Want a simpler, greener, more affordable holiday? Try handmade gifts. Here are ten straightforward — but very elegant — ideas to get you started.

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More Minimal Goes Red for World AIDS Day

Health

More Minimal has gone RED to draw attention to World AIDS Day. But attention isn’t action. Want to help? Here are 5 simple things you can do right now.

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