Summary: While minimalism may sometimes seem trendy, the reality is that the lifestyle has been around for centuries. Indeed, ancient philosophies touted the importance of Less Is More living as a means of finding inner peace amidst frenetic daily life.<br> Today I speak with author <a href="https://jessiekanzer.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jessie Kanzer</a> about first steps toward mental minimalism. Jessie argues that you don’t have to be a Zen master to simplify your cognitions and reduce unnecessary internal chatter; she argues too that enlightenment is about first learning to lighten up.<br> <br> Here’s a preview:<br> [3:45] Minimalism isn’t a trend, it’s an ancient lifestyle<br> [10:30] Learning to slow down and be still in an achievement-based world<br> [16:15] How to get in touch with your Observer Self<br> [19:30] Taming our “monkey brains” as a means of enjoying little life moments<br> [21:15] What to do the next time life feels discombobulated<br> <br> <br> Resources mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/3s32lya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Don’t Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching</a><br> * <a href="https://youtu.be/QXTHphPYHFM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube</a><br> * <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qCVYtQ_orE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Body sugaring 101</a><br> * <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessiekanzer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jessie on Instagram</a><br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://www.kiwico.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KiwiCo</a> for sponsoring this week’s episode! Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping with code SUSTAINABLE at <a href="https://www.kiwico.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">kiwico.com</a>.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainableminimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmEjOfANT67KkwTTp3pgSOg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youtube</a>.<br> <br> <br>
