Minimalism: What are you even talking about?
The entire world is running a race to get the latest phone, the latest laptop, the
latest speakers, the latest gadgets: only the very best will do.
We spend our hours earning money to buy the things we desire… and then
what?
Does it bring us happiness?
Does it bring us peace?
Does it make us truly content within?
The essence of minimalism is to live with just what that we need to satisfy our
immediate and essential needs and nothing more. Learning to lead our lives
this way can bring us greater satisfaction than we ever found in acquiring
material things.
Want to know how? Let us explain.
Minimalism spells freedom. It cleanses our life from things that are merely
taking up space. It preserves, cherishes and nurtures what we truly need.
The fact of the matter is that intentionality is the key that opens the door to
the world of minimalism.
A minimalist lifestyle requires us to put genuine thought, emotion and
mindfulness into the material things that surround us.
Imagine that you have only four plates to serve dinner.
Wouldn’t you take more time to select them?
Wouldn’t you take more effort to maintain them?
Wouldn’t it hurt you more if one of them broke?
In this way we teach ourselves to take pride in what we have and develop
deep-rooted attachments to the things we own.
Another interesting aspect of minimalism is that it ignites creativity, and
pushes us to think on our feet.
Coffee cups become measuring cups, toothbrush holders and maybe even
flower vases. Not only is it a sustainable and practical way to live, but it also
cuts expenses and allow us to set aside money for our child’s education,
foreign vacations and maybe even for our retirement.
Have you ever thought of how much time we spend planning a purchase and
saving up for it? After buying the product, it becomes all about finding space
for it, organizing it and keeping it in pristine condition. Imagine taking all that
time and effort and putting it into the things that really matter: family, friends,
maybe even exploring a long lost hobby or neglected talent.
Embracing a minimalist lifestyle is to give yourself the gift of time and throw
away the chains that bind you to materialistic things. In the process, you not
only declutter your living space, but your mind, body and soul. You learn to
value what you have and understand its worth at a much deeper level.
Plan your escape.
Turn to minimalism.
Think simple, live simple, Buy Minimal.
LJ.