This is the second post in my “What Is….?” series. The first post I wrote was about Maximalism and you cna find that post here.
We hear so much about Minimalism these days, its uttered like a magic word in so many different places and has been seen as a cure for mental health ailments, consumerism, hoarding, environmental issues (such as the problem we have with plastics) and a host of other things, but what really is minimalism?
When we think of minimalism images of white rooms with sleek furniture spring to mind, rooms that are soul less and personality free, junk and clutter free, but I think that is probably the most unfair, stereotypical image to have.
Minimalism is living with fewer material things, and only living with what you really need.
It’s about simplifying your life, home, your wardrobe, your possessions.
It’s about only having what you need and doing away with excess things that can hinder your life.
It’s about choosing experiences over material goods.
It is about focusing on what really matters, the things of value in our lives and letting go of the things that hinder that sight.
Minimalism is not about doing without or having a bland home, life or style. Neither is it about being frugal or not having any fun. Rather Minimalism enhances the fun.
Minimalism is a blank canvas on which to place your values and your goals.
Minimalism is a simpler way of life.
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