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"Every Day Is a Gift"
🕑 Added 2021-07-01 12:06:00 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss how we can more appropriately express our love and affection for one another with podcaster and Registered Dietitian Rebecca Shern, and they answer the following questions:
How do we be present? (08:14)
How do you define happiness? (10:11)
What do we really mean by “love”? (17:52)
What is the distinction between “like” and “love”? (18:45)
What is the problem with “love languages”? (23:18)
Why is most advice worthless? (27:28)
What is the root of “cancel culture”? (39:43)
What is the value of gratitude practice? (1:00:15)
How do you recommend I teach my eight-year-old daughter about quality versus quantity regarding gifts? (1:06:57)
How do I address loved ones that are upset when they realize I gave away a gift they gave to one of our children? (1:29:48)
Although I ask people to not bring gifts to my birthday party, how do I address their discomfort with showing up empty-handed? (1:38:03)
Is it fair to deny the people who consider gift-giving a love language the joy they get from giving gifts? (1:39:12)
How does one draw the line between living in the moment during celebrations with loved ones versus wanting to take photos and videos to capture memories of those moments? (1:41:35)
For all of you—what are your favorite gifts of those you’ve ever received? (1:47:35)
LINKS
Added Value: “To Love Forever”
Book: Essential
Book: Love People, Use Things
Book: Recapture the Rapture
Book: Stop Fixing Yourself
Book: Wanting
Coffee: Bandit Coffee Co.
Instagram: Beaulah
Instagram: Minimal Wellness
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jess Williams
Patreon: How to Love
Podcast: Birthday Gifts
Podcast: Hoarders
Podcast: How to Love
Podcast: Jennette McCurdy
Podcast: Wanting
Podcast: Jamie Wheal
Resources: The Minimalists
Review: The Minimalists
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Tour: The Minimalists
Watch: Less Is Now
Watch: WeWork
Watch: Wild Wild Country
Website: Minimal Wellness
Website: Zen Habits
MAXIMS
“Books are full of facts but rarely contain truths.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Love is not transactional—love is transcendent.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Most of the gifts we get are all paperweights of some sort.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“It’s always easier to comply, but compliance is not meaningful.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Instead of saying ‘no’ to gifts, say ‘yes’ to experiences.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Going with the flow will lead you to the falls.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“Gratitude practice isn’t the same as gratitude.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Our scars make up the best parts of us.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Telling a half-truth is telling a full lie.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 294.
Comments
Denise Kludo
I just listened to this podcast yesterday and just received my “Love People Use Things” today (it’s July 13th). I figured I’d share because it was preordered for me for Christmas last year. It was my second Christmas as a minimalist and my family is becoming more accepting of my minimalist lifestyle. It helps that they typically ask me what I want for Christmas which is now usually just a couple books, skincare products, and makeup refills. My parents usually spend about $100-$150 on each family member (me, my husband, my sister and her family). Well this past Christmas I had very few gifts which I think made my mom uncomfortable but I expressed to her that I was so happy to receive a few gifts I was super excited about rather than getting more things but stuff I didn’t really enjoy as much. She agreed and I think it made her feel good to hear that. She grew up poor and so I think she feels weird about there not being enough gifts under the tree since she’s always tried so hard to give us a better life (and has always done a great job). Anyway, they wrapped a copy of the order up for me to open and I was super excited. Plus in this case I had something to look forward to and it’s like a little Christmas in July;p I’m super excited to enjoy this new book (although I’m almost finished with Jamie Wheal’s “Recapture the Rapture” which I got after hearing y’all’s amazing podcast with him, so maybe I’ll finish that first).
Windy Yu
The best gift I've ever received was a Lego my son made for me. He put a road trip's worth of time into making it, and even made a box out of Legos. It wasn't the Lego itself, it was just that moment of joy when I was reminded of his creativity and thoughtfulness. The feeling in my chest as I really appreciated his growing personality I can still feel when I think about it.
