Modern minimalism: Book review of ‘Everything That Remains’

The philosophy of modern minimalism: A new name for an old way of thinking Summary: Contrary to popular misunderstanding, modern minimalism doesn’t mean getting rid of all your belongings and living like an ascetic. Rather, it means asking a simple question about what we own and how we spend our time, energy, or resources. Namely, … Read more

The value of simplicity: book review of ‘Walden’

Revisiting Thoreau’s Walden Every so often, I like to pick up books I haven’t glanced at in a while and lose myself in the words of a sagacious writer. One author I find myself constantly revisiting is Henry David Thoreau—in particular, his book Walden. Most have probably heard of Thoreau, even though his message of … Read more