Things That Matter - A new journey into Simplicity with Melissa Cotton
- Melissa Cotton
- Jun 14
- 3 min read
Melissa Cotton is the creator of a series of posts, published monthly, entitled Harvesting Simplicity and in July of 2025 she will be moderating a book club exploring Things That Matter by Joshua Becker. (click here to join her!)
"In my own experience, embracing a lifestyle of owning and desiring less has brought a level of simplicity and clarity to my life that I never thought possible. By letting go of excess possessions and the constant pursuit of more, I’ve been able to focus on what truly adds value to my life." - Melissa Cotton
"One of my favorite activities is a regular practice of releasing 'things' which I have not found useful in my life for six months or more. The air flow around me improves, my eyes rest from too much visual 'stuff' in my environment and I feel free and light to move about in my space. That is the true gift, for me, of releasing ownership of 'things'. I am looking forward to taking part in this book club as a participant whilst Melissa guides us through Joshua Becker's ideas - and to releasing even more than my 'things' but also my ideas which may be cluttering my head space!" - Sia Hurst
In our upcoming book club offering of Things That Matter you will discover practical steps you can take today to live a life focused on things that matter. Disruptions are the enemies of a life well lived—both the new distractions of our generation and timeless ones that have existed for centuries. But that can change today.
Melissa is a first grade teacher with a double major in Elementary Education and Early Childhood. She also has a Master’s Degree in Education Administration. After reading T. Colin Campbell’s book, The China Study, she stopped eating the Standard American Diet (SAD) and has been eating a nutrient-rich, plant-based diet. In December 2023, she earned Dr Joel Fuhrman’s Nutritarian Coaching Certificate. Melissa is an active member of the National Health Association (NHA).
Melissa is also the writer/creator of our 2024 blog series Exploring GBOMBS. Her love for teaching and learning will support others on their journey for optimal health and wellness. You will find all her blog posts on her bio page (click on her name in green above).
Things That Matter is a book about living well. It’s about overcoming the chatter of a world focused on all the wrong things. It’s about rethinking the common assumptions of today to find satisfaction and fulfillment tomorrow. How do we get to the end of our lives with minimal regrets? We set aside lesser pursuits to seek lasting meaning. And we discover the joy of doing it every day.
In Things That Matter, Joshua Becker uses practical exercises, questions, insights from a nationwide survey, and success stories to give you the motivation you need to:
• identify the pursuits that matter most to you
• align your dreams with your daily priorities
• recognize how money and possessions keep you from happiness
• become aware of how others’ opinions of you influence your choices
• embrace what you’re truly passionate about instead of planning that next escape
• figure out what to do with all those emails, notifications, and pings
• let go of past mistakes and debilitating habits
Be well
Stop.Breathe.Focus.Move.Flow.
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