by The School Life of School The
First published 2022
Modern life bombards us with endless choices, products, and opinions that leave us craving something simpler. This book tackles the challenge of achieving true simplicity, which goes far beyond decluttering closets or clearing calendars. The author argues that real simplicity demands understanding why our lives become complicated and overwhelming in the first place. Drawing from Zen Buddhism, modernist architecture, monastic traditions, and psychoanalysis, the book maps a path toward genuine peace. It suggests we need only three close friends and a handful of cherished possessions to live well. The focus shifts from surface changes to internal transformation, addressing the psychological roots of our cluttered minds and hearts. Rather than drowning in excess born from confused desires, readers learn to filter out distractions and identify what truly matters to them.
Genres: philosophy, psychology, self-help, personal-development
Vibes: intimate, reflective, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-growth, self-discovery
216 pages · Hardcover · The School of Life