2 NYT Op-Eds that Inspire Simplicity

by | Feb 27, 2015 | Uncategorized | 7 comments

NYT op-eds that inspire simplicity

I’m a regular reader of the New York Times (and can I just say– tough reads lately), but I don’t often get to the op-eds. I should though, because there were two pieces in the past couple of years that have really inspired me.

When we think about pursuing simplicity, we often are unsure of where to start. The word “simplify” theoretically inspires a sense of calm, but paradoxically, it can make one anxious.

Okay, I want to simplify. But how? When? Where?

There is more to simplicity than just throwing stuff away or clearing our schedules. There’s a mindset, a philosophy, and a likely counter-cultural spirit behind it.

And that’s why these two NYT pieces I’m sharing today are so inspiring. In a nutshell, they address two major killers of simplicity in our lives today: busy-ness and money-addiction.

While these topics may sound serious, I really hope that you’ll give both of them a read.

I would say more about the articles, but my writing pales in comparison to the articles themselves.They’ll make you laugh, make you think, and potentially (though hopefully not) make you cry.

FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY by Sam Polk

THE BUSY TRAP by Tim Kreider

 

Enjoy, and have a simple, purposeful weekend.

7 Comments

  1. Mikéla Davelyn
    Mikéla Davelyn on March 2, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    Such a lovely picture! It is so simple (perfect for your post 😉 ) and makes me want to be at the beach right NOW! “thanks” for making me miss the beach again haha 😉

    http://www.simplydavelyn.com

  3. Christina @ Embracing Simple
    Christina @ Embracing Simple on February 28, 2015 at 6:50 am

    Thanks for sharing Daisy! Funny, I recently wrote about the dangers of busyness as well. Such an important topic to touch on in my opinion 🙂 Have a great weekend!

  5. Kiki
    Kiki on February 27, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    Thank you for the great reads Daisy! This morning I got up quite early and began purging my closet. It was a much needed refreshing thing to do. Thank you so much for the inspiration. (: Have a lovely weekend.
    http://www.accordingtokiki123.blogspot.com

  6. Joanna
    Joanna on February 27, 2015 at 9:51 am

    I will definitely check these articles out, Daisy. Thank you for sharing!

    lovejoanna.com

  7. Brittany Bergman
    Brittany Bergman on February 27, 2015 at 7:37 am

    I read “For the Love of Money” a few weeks ago and it wrecked me! In a good way. 🙂 I think I’ll go back and read it again — so eye opening and motivating to keep on living the simple life. I haven’t read “The Busy Trap” but I’m looking forward to sitting on the couch and reading it slowly. Thanks for sharing these links!