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Real Life Minimalists: Lindsay

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

Today we have a wonderful contribution from Lindsay, a mother of three. She tells us how her family’s minimalist journey has changed their lives for the better. What a great example, and inspiration, for aspiring minimalists with children!

Lindsay writes:

I am currently on the journey to becoming a minimalist. We are a military family and uproot our lives every three to four years to move to a new part of the world.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Shelby Gonzalez

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

This week, we meet Shelby Gonzalez. She purged her possessions for an around-the-world trip, and continues to embrace a minimalist lifestyle. Shelby tweets about travel, outdoor adventure and fearless living at www.Twitter.com/ShelbyGonzalez.

Shelby writes: As a teenager, I favored what could be described as the “magical flea-market bordello” aesthetic, characterized by an attic bedroom bedecked with dark posters, old velvet drapes, and arrangements of dust-frosted candles and glass bottles studding every horizontal surface.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Caroline Garnet McGraw

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details. (Note: the schedule is now full until June — but if you don’t mind waiting, feel free to send me your submission!)

Today, we have a truly inspirational story from Caroline Garnet McGraw. She tells us about her experiences living and working in a L’Arche community, and reminds us that it’s people, not things, that make our lives remarkable.

Caroline writes:

I’m Caroline Garnet McGraw, real-life minimalist writer behind the new blog, A wish come clear.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Mohanalakshmi

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details. (Note: the schedule is now full until June — but if you don’t mind waiting, feel free to send me your submission!)

This week, I’m happy to feature Mohanalakshmi, who writes from Qatar. She tells us about how she gave up shopping in 2009, and what she learned from the experience. Please stop by her blog to read more!

Mohanalakshmi writes:

(Re)Learning the Art of Abundance: No New Clothes

I gave up shopping in 2009 as a way to bring this impulse under control and people were kind enough to read along with my (mis)adventures via my blog.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Catherine

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details. (Note: the schedule is now full until June — but if you don’t mind waiting, feel free to send me your submission!)

This week, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Catherine. Her story is a beautiful example of how minimalism is about more than decluttering your closets – it’s a wonderful path to self-discovery! Please visit her blog to read more about her journey.

Catherine writes:

My name is Catherine.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Brian

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details. (Note: the schedule is now full until June — but if you don’t mind waiting, feel free to send me your submission!)

Today, I’m excited to feature Brian, who tells us about his experiences living in an ecovillage. After reading about his community–and how it’s tailor-made for the minimalist lifestyle–I’m dreaming about moving in!

Brian writes:

Almost three years ago now my partner and I left the wonderful, expensive cacophony that is New York City behind.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: James

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details. (Note: the schedule is now full until May — but if you don’t mind waiting, feel free to send me your submission!)

This week we hear from James, who writes from upstate New York. He’s taken time off from shoveling his driveway, to share some words of wisdom about living with less in the frozen north.

James writes:

My name is James, and I was born and raised in upstate New York, a place with all 4 seasons and a very long winter.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Laura

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details. (Note: the schedule is now full until May — but if you don’t mind waiting, feel free to send me your submission!)

Today, I’m excited to share Laura’s story with you. She tells us about her experience of moving halfway around the globe with her husband and four children — and how minimalist living has enhanced their adventure!

Laura writes:

A once in a lifetime opportunity arises for your family to move halfway around the world for a job for which you are perfectly suited and and a great adventure for the rest of the family.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Monica McCarthy

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details. (Note: the schedule is now full until May — but if you don’t mind waiting, feel free to send me your submission!)

This week, we have a wonderful contribution from Monica McCarthy, who explains how minimalism has helped foster her creativity. I love her tips for fellow Artsy Types!

Monica writes:

My journey with minimalism began right here at Miss Minimalist! I have no idea how I first came upon this blog, but it spurred on a love affair with minimalism I never expected!… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Robert Wringham

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details. (Note: the schedule is now full until May — but if you don’t mind waiting, feel free to send me your submission!)

Today, I’m happy to share this contribution from Robert Wringham. He tells us how he’s pared down to the essentials, and how his minimalist lifestyle has enabled him to start his own business. Very inspiring!

Robert writes:

Hello! I’m Robert Wringham. I’m a writer and performer and I’m the editor of a magazine called New Escapologist.… {Read more}