I always say, minimalism is not about having a room with white wall and wooden chair or living a poor lifestyle.
I think of minimalist as a feeling - a lifestyle that brings clarity, calmness and purpose.
So to describe my ideal minimalist lifestyle in just three words, they would be:
The best thing about minimalism is simplicity. Life throws a lot at us that most times is quite difficult to handle, the news, social media, expectations from people and even our own immer noise. So I try to simplify as much as possible.
I try not to burden myself with so much news especially the bad ones, I know bad things always happen but if we keep putting our heart to it it becomes a burden. So I also try to keep simple in that aspect. Also I try not to pry or gossip other people's affairs around.
Also my keeping simple also involves physical things, I realize that having so much things that we don't need ends up becoming a burden so I have learnt to check well if I really need an item before getting them
I also love this my part of minimalist journey.
You know I'm not the type that is moved by trending stuffs. I don't thinks, Oh I need to get this because everyone has now.
I remember a time where they sold a cup, Stanley cup for a whole lot of money here and because it was trending people spent a lot of money to get just one cup whereas there are a lot of cheaper ones with a good quality too, but because it was trending they were ready to spend money. Fast forward to today, I don't see much people using it again, and the other day I saw it being sold in a terribly small amount compared to what it was, meaning it has gotten out of style and people are no longer using it.
So yes, I don't like following the trend because it mostly leads to so much waste unless I know it's what I really need.
So being intentional means I don't just let life happen to me, I try to shape it on purpose and it reflects on the way I spend my time and money too.
So the important questions I ask myself before getting something is: Will I use it? Do I really need it?
And the same goes for how I spend my time, I don't say yes to every invitation or trends. I like to give attention to what I really have. That's where I find value.
Above everything, I crave for peace. And being minimalist certainly helps me create it. Having fewer distractions means I get enough time for the people and activities that bring me joy.
I love to observe the beauties around me, the beautiful sky, food, fruits, animals, babies and not forgetting their creator, all of these are sources of inner peace.
And if I ever feel lost, I come back to these three words: Simple. Intentional. Peaceful. And get back on track.
