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our souls are not hungry for fame, comfort, wealth, or power. our souls are hungry for meaning, for the sense that we have figured out how to live so that our lives matter.
Harold Kushner (via Becoming Minimalist) (via zenhabits)
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Simple → Minimal

Leo Babauta describes the differences between simple and minimal: Minimalism being an extension of simplicity. They’re mostly identical, but minimalism focuses more on getting rid of what is unnecessary altogether to give yourself more time and energy for the things that really matter most to you.

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In the 5th century, Arenius determined to live a holy life. So he abandoned the conforms of egyptian society to follow a simpler lifestyle in the desert. Yet whenever he visited the great city of Alexandria, he spent time wandering through its markets. When asked why, he explained that his heart rejoiced at the sight of all the things he didn’t need.
His Heart Rejoiced | Becoming Minimalist (via zenhabits)
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