Minimalism, what does it mean to you? Webster defines it as : a style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity.
That's a broad definition, don't you think? PERFECT! Minimalism, and the way of living minimalistic will have a variation for each person. I watched a great documentary on Netflix called Minimalism A Documentary About the Important Things. For me it was life changing. It is a great story told primarily by Josh & Ryan, otherwise known as the Minimalists, about their life from childhood to present. They explain how they felt happiness meant have lots of things, and money. But yet, they still weren't happy. Josh & Ryan talk about their journey in letting go of items and how they were able to take back their lives.
Let's go back in time.....When my husband and I were moving we decided to hire professional movers and a 16 foot truck. The days leading up, we did a couple of trips in my SUV, and when the big day came the guys filled up this 16 foot truck like the expert Tetris players they are and we STILL had more items in our 1 bedroom apartment. The moment I knew something wasn't right here was when this professional mover who does at least 3 moves a day said "You have a lot of stuff." OUCH.
I knew I had too much, but how could I get rid of anything that I love so much!? Then came my answer... I watched the Minimalism documentary. I immediately felt the message and knew I had to change. Over the next week I had donated 15 very full 30 gallon bags of stuff I didn't remember I had or couldn't figure out why I bought it... All that money wasted :(
I looked around and felt better, to have room to walk in our apartment and play with our dog was amazing! A couple more weeks went by and I discovered the KonMari method. Only keep items that spark joy. I tried her method, and even though I had already gone through all of my clothes and belongings i was able to gather 30 more 30 gallon bags.
Then something weird started happening with the rest of my life... Ever see this ??
Truth be told this was 100% me... before. Now I go into all my favorite stores because as a habit I would do this when I was bored (I am not the only one right???), and I walk out with not one thing. I don't need these items, I don't need to spend the money on something that has no value to my life. Instead I want to focus on memories with the people I love. I am my own version of a minimalist, filling my life with people I love, and things that are essential to my everyday life.
Want to learn more? Check out the website from Josh & Ryan: http://www.theminimalists.com/minimalism/
reade more...
That's a broad definition, don't you think? PERFECT! Minimalism, and the way of living minimalistic will have a variation for each person. I watched a great documentary on Netflix called Minimalism A Documentary About the Important Things. For me it was life changing. It is a great story told primarily by Josh & Ryan, otherwise known as the Minimalists, about their life from childhood to present. They explain how they felt happiness meant have lots of things, and money. But yet, they still weren't happy. Josh & Ryan talk about their journey in letting go of items and how they were able to take back their lives.
Let's go back in time.....When my husband and I were moving we decided to hire professional movers and a 16 foot truck. The days leading up, we did a couple of trips in my SUV, and when the big day came the guys filled up this 16 foot truck like the expert Tetris players they are and we STILL had more items in our 1 bedroom apartment. The moment I knew something wasn't right here was when this professional mover who does at least 3 moves a day said "You have a lot of stuff." OUCH.
I looked around and felt better, to have room to walk in our apartment and play with our dog was amazing! A couple more weeks went by and I discovered the KonMari method. Only keep items that spark joy. I tried her method, and even though I had already gone through all of my clothes and belongings i was able to gather 30 more 30 gallon bags.
Then something weird started happening with the rest of my life... Ever see this ??
Want to learn more? Check out the website from Josh & Ryan: http://www.theminimalists.com/minimalism/
Want to try an easy minimalism challenge? Starting today, pick one thing and put it in a box to donate. Tomorrow pick 2 items, and put it in the box. The day after that choose 3 items, and so on until 1 month has passed. Most people get so excited, they skip ahead and do more than what the assignment was for the day.
