5 Promises of Embracing a Minimalist Life

 
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Last week, a kickoff call with my HarperCollins' marketing team left me reflecting on the promises of a minimalist life.
 
I presented my book (coming early next year—details to come) as they listened and asked thoughtful questions.
 
What might the reader be bringing to this book? What will the reader be taking away?
 
As we brainstormed, the answers to the first question reflected the challenges of a life entrenched in excess stuff (chronic overwhelm, stress, lack of peace, a nagging heaviness, existential unease).
 
Then we answered the second question.
 
This second list, I realized, outlined the promises of embracing a minimalist life—all were life-giving and none of them were tangible.
 
I'll expound on several of them below (freedom, peace, realignment with your values, presence, and authenticity).
 
If you're looking for more of these “things” in your life, you can find them all in minimalism.
 
Here's why…
 
Here are 5 promises of embracing a minimalist life:
 
 
Julia Ubbenga is a freelance journalist whose teachings on minimalism, simplicity, and intentional living have reached over 1M people worldwide through her blog. Julia also practices what she preaches in her Kansas City home. She resides with her husband and their four extremely lively young children. You can also find her on Facebook.
 
 

 
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  Have a GREAT weekend! With you on this journey,
— Julia
 
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Kansas City, KS 66207, USA
 

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