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Live Simply. Stay Curious.
There's enough chaos and confusion in the world.
But you don't need to be a part of it.
The Curious Toad wants you to live simply and stay curious. It's that simple.
Sometimes we shake our heads and wonder what's happening.
But you stop. Breathe. And make choices about what you allow into your lives. You choose to live simply, stay curious and create a better life for yourself and those around you.
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The Power of Not Knowing: Learning to Live in the Questions
There’s something deeply human about wanting to know. It gives us a sense of control in a world that often feels unpredictable. We want plans, maps, and guarantees. We want to tie life up in tidy explanations because the unknown can feel like chaos — like standing at the edge of a dark forest, unsure what waits inside.

Todd Rowley
Nov 176 min read


Gratitude and the Gift of Why
There’s something quietly powerful about gratitude. We’re often told to be thankful, to keep a journal, to count our blessings, to find the good in the day. Gratitude makes life lighter. But what happens when we go a little deeper? When we take gratitude beyond the simple act of saying “thank you” and begin to ask why we’re thankful? That’s where gratitude shifts from a habit into a way of seeing. I was listening to an episode of The Mindset Mentor with Rob Dial called “7 S

Todd Rowley
Nov 84 min read


Minimalism vs. Simplicity: Choosing What Fits You
Minimalism became mainstream through blogs, documentaries, and glossy white Instagram feeds. It’s both a design aesthetic and a personal philosophy, one that promises...

Todd Rowley
Nov 66 min read


Choosing What Matters: The Power of Saying No
There’s a quiet truth that often goes unnoticed: every time we say yes to something, we’re also saying no to something else.
Sometimes that “something else” is our peace. Our time. Our health. Our joy.
Learning to say no allows space for what matters to grow.
Learning to say no isn’t about being selfish. It’s about being discerning. It’s about...

Todd Rowley
Nov 14 min read


Quiet Living in a Loud World: Practical Steps to Embrace a Calmer Life
The slow living movement isn’t about rejecting progress or escaping responsibility. It’s about remembering that life was never meant to be a sprint. It’s about rediscovering the value of presence, connection, and peace amid the noise.

Todd Rowley
Oct 294 min read


Decluttering the Mind: How Simplifying Thought Frees Space
What if we could tidy up our inner world the same way we organize a closet — sorting what belongs, releasing what doesn’t, and making space for what truly matters? Decluttering the mind isn’t about emptying it. It’s about simplifying it.

Todd Rowley
Oct 244 min read


Slow Living in a Fast World: Practical Habits That Create Calm
Here are seven simple habits that invite a slower, more meaningful way of life.

Todd Rowley
Oct 225 min read


Simplicity + Travel: How to Pack Light and Live More
Travel promises freedom, yet overpacking often chains us down. What if the secret to more fulfilling adventures wasn’t bringing more with you, but less?

Todd Rowley
Oct 104 min read


Why Rushing Costs Us More Than Time
We live in a culture addicted to speed. Fast food. Fast Wi-Fi. Fast shipping. Even our conversations are peppered with phrases like “hustle harder” and “time is money.”
But here’s the paradox: the faster we rush, the more we miss, and even lose completely.

Todd Rowley
Oct 73 min read


The Joy of Missing Out: Choosing Rest Over Rush
What if choosing not to do something wasn’t a failure or missed opportunity—but a source of joy?

Todd Rowley
Oct 64 min read


The Curiosity Habit: Asking Better Questions Every Day
Curiosity is one of the simplest yet most powerful forces in human life. It drives scientists to explore distant galaxies, artists to create new forms, children to ask “why” a hundred times before breakfast, and everyday people to seek out meaning in the small details of daily life.

Todd Rowley
Oct 15 min read


Declutter Your Digital Life: A Beginner’s Guide
Clutter has a new address. It lives in our inboxes, our phones, our desktops, and even the cloud.

Todd Rowley
Sep 275 min read


Curiosity Walk: The Power of Exploring Without a Plan
But what if a walk didn’t need a destination, a step counter, or a purpose? What if the only goal was curiosity?
That’s the idea behind a curiosity walk. It’s a simple yet transformative practice of exploring without a plan, letting your feet and your attention guide the way.

Todd Rowley
Sep 254 min read


Simplicity Through Boundaries
The truth is, simplicity isn’t found in how much we do, but in how intentionally we choose. And often the most powerful choice is two small letters: NO.

Todd Rowley
Sep 244 min read


What Did I Notice By Slowing Down?
We go through our life with such a sense of pursuit, whether the next idea, the next pay cheque, or the next opportunity, and while these are noble, we often lose out on what’s simple.

Todd Rowley
Sep 234 min read


Slow is the New Fast
We live in a culture addicted to speed. Fast food. Fast Wi-Fi. Fast shipping. But here’s the paradox: the faster we rush, the more we tend to lose.

Todd Rowley
Sep 203 min read
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