The More of Less
Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own
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What do you think of when you hear the word minimalism? If you're like many people, it may conjure up images of sterility, of asceticism, or of someone setting on the floor because he doesn't have any furniture. But let me tell you, this view is so far from what I mean by minimalism. It is, in fact, exactly the opposite. Minimalism speaks of freedom, peace, and joy. It's about the space that had been opened up to make room for new possibilities. It's the intentional promotion of things we most value and the removal of anything that can distract us from them.
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Minimalism speaks of freedom, peace, and joy. It's about the space that had been opened up to make room for new possibilities. It's the intentional promotion of things we most value and the removal of anything that can distract us from them.
To live is to consume. So don’t make the mistake of thinking you have to live with nothing. Live with whatever possessions give you the life you want.
Focus on what you value, and get rid of what you don't. By removing physical distractions, you will be able to focus on greater priorities.
There are two things you need to know about minimalism: first, there are a lot of people pursuing minimalism, far more than I'd had any notion of; second, the minimalists I found were doing minimalism in an amazing verity of ways.
You can shape your minimalism based upon your purposes; identify the life you want to lead and then pursue the kind of minimalism that will get you there.
Purchasing excess is rarely the wisest use of money. Just having the financial resources to afford something doesn't mean it's the best option for you.
Those who live in excess are not necessarily the ones who have the most fulfilled lives. Often it is those who live quietly, modestly, and contentedly with a simple life who are happiest.
Advertisers have been so successful at playing on our selfish desires for ownership that today buying and being happy are considered virtually synonymous.
Society hijacks our passion and directs it toward material things. But nobody gets to the end of life wishing they had bought more things.
Consumerism never really delivers on its promise of fulfillment or happiness. Instead, it steals our freedom and results only in an unquenchable desire for more.
Change your view of what's acceptable and what's normal, and you will be freed from embarrassment and freed to make more of a positive change in this world.
Change your view of what's acceptable and what's normal, and you will be freed from embarrassment and freed to make more of a positive change in this world.
As you begin to get rid of things you don't want, it forces moments of self-discovery and requires you to stand face-to-face with some of your hidden motivations.
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