Blog — Lessen

Ecclesiastes + Minimalism: The Comforting Truth About "Everything is Meaningless"

Once we establish that which is a “pursuit of the wind,” we understand what truly matters.

Holly RagsdaleJune 15, 2020 Comments

Quarantine Habits to Bring Into the "New Normal"

After we release the pause button on life, I hope we don’t return to fast-forward mode.

Holly RagsdaleMay 28, 2020Comment

Reflections After a Year of Home Ownership

I’ve learned so much about homeownership in the last 365 days — but more importantly, about life.

Holly RagsdaleMay 15, 2020Comment

5 Tips for Starting the Decluttering Process

Sometimes the hardest part is getting started. But it doesn’t have to be.

Holly RagsdaleMay 13, 2020Comment

Minimal Media May | Ways to Minimize Media This Month and Beyond

Minimize media this month to create space in both your mind and your schedule.

Holly RagsdaleApril 29, 2020 Comment

Overcoming Eco-Guilt + Taking Small Steps for the Planet

Eco-guilt has the potential to propel us towards action, but quite often, it causes tremendous discouragement and inevitably, inaction.

Holly RagsdaleApril 23, 2020Comment

Virtual Church: When the Stage is Gone, Jesus Takes the Spotlight

Stripping away the physical makes room for the eternal.

Holly RagsdaleApril 11, 2020Comment

A Unique Opportunity to Be More Thoughtful About Shopping

We have a rare opportunity to modify our shopping habits during this time.

Holly RagsdaleApril 7, 2020Comment

The Moment the Whole World Paused

March 2020 will be marked as the month the world took a collective breath.

Holly RagsdaleMarch 31, 2020 Comment

Podcasts About Minimalism + Simple Living

A collection of podcasts focused on minimalism, simple living + related topics.

Holly RagsdaleMarch 25, 2020 Comments

How to Create a Routine + Take Care of Yourself While Working From Home

How to make working from home work for you during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Holly RagsdaleMarch 22, 2020Comment

Small Businesses Need Our Support Now More Than Ever

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses across the country need our collective support.

Holly RagsdaleMarch 15, 2020Comment

Bible Verses About Minimalism, Contentment + Simple Living

A life filled with contentment is so clearly outlined in the Bible that it’s hard to ignore.

Holly RagsdaleFebruary 27, 2020 Comments

We Weren't Meant to Have This Much Access

Never before in history have we had a device strapped to us at all times, granting access to both strangers and loved ones.

Holly RagsdaleFebruary 19, 2020 Comments

How Many Clothing Items I Own + Why That Doesn't Matter

Counting clothing items can create a competitive culture that misses the point of minimalism entirely.

Holly RagsdaleFebruary 17, 2020 Comments

7 Practical Thrifting Tips

A few tricks of the trade if you’re hoping to get into the thrifting world.

Holly RagsdaleFebruary 13, 2020Comment

Being Imperfectly [Blank] is Better Than Not Trying At All

It’s better to be imperfectly vegan, zero waste, plastic-free or sustainable — because small conscious changes are better than doing nothing at all.

Holly RagsdaleFebruary 9, 2020 Comments

Contentment Is Harder Than It Sounds

I thought I had “mastered” contentment but I’ve struggled with it in an entire new way since moving into our house.

Holly RagsdaleJanuary 29, 2020 Comments

The 4 Main Benefits of Thrifting

Thrifting doesn’t just impact your personal finances — it impacts several other aspects of society, including the planet and your neighbors.

Holly RagsdaleJanuary 17, 2020Comment

The Death of Silence While Waiting in Line

Our urge to look at our phones in line has killed something our society has lost — or at least, forgotten.

Holly RagsdaleJanuary 12, 2020 Comments