Why are simple things so hard? From homesteading to minimalism, our attempts to simplify often make life more complex. The hack? Know what you value and use that to let go of what doesn’t serve you. Inner simplification comes before external simplification. It’s not easy, but it’s simple.

Marie Kondo your mind by asking, "Does this support what I truly value?" In this entry, I explore inner simplicity — filtering our attention based on our authentic values, creating intentional rituals, and embracing the paradox that by choosing what to exclude, we create more space for what matters.

Artful living means practicing receptiveness through intentional emptiness, creating space for genuine presence and deeper engagement with life. Success becomes not about external achievements but about finding the meaning already in the sacred ordinary. Everyone is creative with their own lives. This is how I try to live mine.