by Daisy Rosales | May 15, 2017 | minimalism, spirituality
I sat down this afternoon, determined to write about my trip to Cambodia. But this is the piece that unfurled instead. Because whenever I think for more than a moment about my recent visit to the Khmer kingdom, my proud smile melts into a heart-wrenching longing. You...
by Daisy Rosales | Feb 20, 2017 | minimalism
There comes a point in every minimalist’s journey when she has to move beyond simplifying and actually pursue her reason for minimizing. I’ve been at that point for a long time. I don’t spend weekends decluttering. I don’t go through intention...
by Daisy Rosales | Jan 9, 2017 | minimalism
It was Sunday. I walked into one of my favorite department stores to find they were running (yet another) sale. I grabbed everything that looked mildly interesting and made a dash for the changing rooms. With each outfit, I asked myself questions like, does this fit...
by Daisy Rosales | Sep 6, 2016 | minimalism, self-improvement
At church this past weekend, our pastor made a point about how we misunderstand the purpose of our faith, or of spirituality in general. The stories we read and tell about God are often used to put us to rest; they provide the relief we seek in the midst of lives...
by Daisy Rosales | Aug 15, 2016 | minimalism, simplify
I woke up one morning last week in a panic. There was something I hadn’t finished. I couldn’t remember what it was– perhaps it was a work responsibility, or a blog responsibility, or a familial responsibility, or a relational responsibility. Or...
by Daisy Rosales | Jun 20, 2016 | minimalism, simplify
The simple living movement often appears to be very much about the self. Simplifying one’s life is often motivated by the desire to achieve goals, enjoy experiences, and generally feel happier. There’s nothing wrong with this– in fact, it is vital...
