Feeling Fulfilled With Fewer Possessions

The Joy Cardin Show

Is less best? Our guest says yes. She says people can condense life to a few simple items to make room for what they value most. Zoë Kim is a minimalist. She says people at any age and in any living situation can discover freedom by paring down their possessions. Kim writes about living better with less. Her book, set for October release, is called " Minimalism for Families: Practical Minimalist Living Strategies to Simplify Your Home and Life. " Kim has four children, so she knows firsthand the challenges and advantages of keeping less when kids are at home. Kim says people of all ages can embrace minimalism. She says single people, couples, families, and people who live with roommates can all take steps to live a more intentional life with fewer tangible things. Kim recounts how younger generations wade through decades of possessions their parents kept but that hold little value anymore. She also offers advice on how to handle situations when people show their love by offering gifts. Methods for minimalism differ, and advocates say differ people can embrace different philosophies. Kim says her goal is to make room in her life for her values; she says she finds meaning in simplicity. She says minimalism offers people time and space for happiness. Is stuff a distraction? Have you taken steps toward minimalism? What’s practical for you? Email [e-mail] , find us on twitter @JoyCardinShow or post on the Ideas Network Facebook page .