Why Simplicity Helps You Reach Your Life’s Purpose(s) with Tsh Oxenreider – SASM 088

Summary: It was only a matter of time before The Art of Simple collided with the Value of Simple.<br> And here we are with Tsh Oxenreider, Mrs. <a href="http://theartofsimple.net/">The Art of Simple</a>, and me, Mr. Value of Simple, making verbal magic happen for you.<br> Tsh has been a prominent voice for simple-living, gratitude, and generosity for years – meaning she's been interviewed by lots of folks already. So I wanted to ask her some questions that she hasn't fielded before … and we have some dandies for you!<br> She's too humble to try and impress you, but I have a feeling you'll feel mighty impressed after this stellar chat. Here's just one pearl of wisdom from this NPR-featured, Compassion International and podcasting super-star:<br> “Having a simple life isn't the absence of stuff. It's the stuff in my life that's pointed towards my purpose.” – Tsh Oxenreider<br> Find your play icon and click it fast so you can slow down, get grateful, and enjoy some chuckles right now.<br> You're about to Learn …<br> <br> * How pretending to move overseas can help you deeply declutter.<br> * Why simple-living can be as simple as living holistically with your life's purpose.<br> * Where to find freedom when you're tethered to your town.<br> * Some surprising preparations for global travel and “world schooling” your kids.<br> * The poems that help Tsh slow down and be most grateful.<br> * Why the original Winnie The Pooh book deserves to be read (even by adults).<br> * The strange correlation between online time and gratitude time.<br> * How Tsh has upgraded her smells from hot cabbage to pine trees.<br> <br>  <br>  <br> Resources and Items Mentioned in This Episode:<br> Websites<br> <br> * <a href="http://theartofsimple.net/about/">The Art of Simple</a><br> * <a href="http://www.compassion.com/about/about-us.htm">Compassion International</a><br> <br> Resources<br> <br> * <a href="http://theartofsimple.net/paddleupstream/">Upstream Field Guide</a><br> <br> Books<br> <br> * <a href="http://theartofsimple.net/buythebook/">Notes from a Blue Bike: The Art of Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World</a><br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1440302634">Organized Simplicity: The Clutter-Free Approach to Intentional Living</a><br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MZGZ84">One Bite at a Time: 52 Projects for Making Life Simpler</a><br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Tales-Winnie-Pooh/dp/0525457232">The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh</a><br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Toys-Go-Out-Adventures-Knowledgeable/dp/0385736614">Toys Go Out</a><br> <br> Podcast Stuff<br> <br> * <a href="http://theartofsimple.net/thepodcast/">The Simple Show</a> (Tsh's podcast)<br> * <a href="http://www.slowyourhome.com/29/">Slow Travel and Why You’re Never Really Ready – SHP029</a> (Tsh's interview with Brooke McAlary)<br> <br> Blog Posts<br> <br> * <a href="http://theartofsimple.net/what-is-simple-living/">What Is “Simple Living,” Anyway?</a><br> * <a href="http://zenhabits.net/intentional/">An Intentional Life</a><br> <br> Where to find Tsh on social media<br> <br> * <a href="https://twitter.com/tsh">Twitter</a><br> * <a href="http://instagram.com/tshoxenreider">Instagram</a><br> * <a href="http://facebook.com/theartofsimple">Facebook</a><br> * <a href="http://pinterest.com/tshoxenreider">Pinterest</a><br> <br> Timestamps and Topics<br> <br> * [06:07] Tsh's seeds of awesomeness<br> * [11:49] What simple-living means to Tsh<br> * [17:03] Exploring life's purpose (mine, Tsh's, and probably yours, too)<br> * [23:11] Preparations for a global family tour and “world schooling”<br> * [25:53] Details on Tsh's family and individual gratitude rituals<br> * [29:47] Tsh's non-negotiables<br> * [34:54] What's making Tsh happy right now (as of Nove...