New book, Beyond Decluttering, available now!

Guides for living a simple life

How Does Connection Lead to a Simple Life?

How can connection help you find the simple life you crave? Download this free guide to find out.

7 Signs You’re Disconnected (and what to do about it)

How do you know if you’re disconnected? Download this free guide for 7 signs of disconnection and ideas to help you reconnect.

20 Ways to Nurture Daily Connections

How can we nurture our connections - to nature, others, spirituality, and ourselves - each day? Download this free guide for some simple ideas.

10 Gentle Steps Towards Sustainability

Looking for ways to ease into sustainable practices? Check out this free guide!

8 Ways to Improve Your Relationships

A free guide with suggestions for loving intentionally.

Vital Simplicity: 12 Weeks of Reflection and Growth

A free 12-week guide that provides prompts for reflection as you continue to simplify, connect, and grow

Resources

Musings

Gardening

I've officially moved into my tiny home at Village Farm Austin, a lovely tiny home...

Purpose

I had a lot to do today. A long task list was in front of...

Productivity

So much of my life is simplified, but I still find myself bound to the...

Podcast Interviews

2/12/2026

The Architecture of Connection

1/18/2026

How Downsizing And Inner Work Create A Fuller Life

12/09/2024

Finding Vital Simplicity with Suzanne Searcy Johnson

07/16/2024

Timeless Truths About Simplicity with Suzanne Johnson

02/26/2024

Vital Simplicity

Books

Beyond Decluttering: 40 days to experiencing simplicity through connection

Simplicity Journal: 30 Daily Prompts for Peace, Clarity, and Intentional Growth

A Vital Simplicity: Charles Wagner’s ‘The Simple Life’ Revisited

I Did Not Know That

Cherished Clay: A Collection of Poetry

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