books

The Not So Big House Collection by Sarah Susanka Author/architect Susanka has created a mini-industry with several not so big books that are not about living with less - but about living in beautiful spaces that are 'not so big.' She writes: 'Underlying all of the chapters of this book is a request that we look more closely at ourselves, at how we want to live, at what inspires us, and at what our planet needs to return to balance. If we can start reflecting these values in what we build to house ourselves, we will be making a small but significant incremental step in helping humanity to truly live the extraordinary spirit that we are born with. Our senses are finely attuned to perceive beauty and to taste delight in every birdsong and every unfurling leaf. Over time we can too easily become jaundiced to these simple pleasures of existence, and our homes become just one more chore to maintain. What if instead they daily inspired us to be all that we can be, filled us with feelings of appreciation for the richness that always surrounds us if we will only look?'

 

30 Days to a Simpler Life Connie Cox and Cris Evatt Don't need it? Don't use it? Don't buy it. Throw it out. Sounds simple? It is. But if you're like most people, your life is as overstuffed as that old mattress still sitting in the garage. All that can change with 15 minutes a day, by following easy steps listed in this book. The authors show that taking one small, easy step every day can lead to a much simpler life in 30 days.

 

It's Hard to Make a Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys Marilyn Paul This book is written for those who suffer from chronic disorganization - a condition so stifling that it can lead to feelings of anxiety, resentment, and despair. Management consultant, meditation practitioner and former queen of disorganization, Marilyn Paul shows how disorganization is actually a great gift that can launch you on a path to deeper personal discovery and true organization.