Minimalism is certainly often discussed around here. One thing this community has made abundantly clear to us is that each one of us has a unique understanding of it. So, to broaden that understanding, we are returning to the MINIMALIST Daily Themes... with a twist.
Instead of narrowing it down to one single day, we are generously expanding each theme across an entire week, to give you more time to tell us all about your practice, and how the respective theme fits into your minimalist lifestyle.
We are ONLY looking for authentic minimalism.
We want to know how the weekly theme impacts or relates to your minimalist experience, so let's talk a bit about how we define minimalism.
Minimalism started as an artistic movement in the 1950s and '60s. Through it, creators sought to strip their art of needless frills and bows and boil down to the very essence.
That's what minimalism, as a life practice, is. Removing the unnecessary, so you can cultivate more conscious, at-the-essence living. It's a bid for freedom. It's a means of escaping our overwhelming materialist society, keeping consumerist anxieties at bay, of simplifying our material existence so we can focus more on the core.
While the blockchain is an excellent place to meet new people and learn from one another, we do have some rules on what we DON'T define as minimalism:
Now that the fine print's out of the way, let's talk about the theme itself.
Change is the only constant that we can rely on in this life. Which is at once both the most thrilling and the most terrifying concept out there.
For #TransformationThursday, be warned, we're taking it quite literally. We want to know what you are doing to re-orient, re-organize and re-prioritize. Going through periodical reassessments is crucial for minimalists. It allows us to determine what we need to let go of and hang on to. Both physically, and mentally.
From items no longer in use that are only cluttering up your home, to memories, relationships, gripes and other emotional and mental hang-ups that are keeping you stuck... it's time to let go.
The truth of it is, that most of us have a rough idea of that answer. Again, for some, it can be extremely practical (i.e. I need a new broom), or it can be far more veiled and nuanced. What part of your life needs a reset?
And how does the minimalist ethos apply to this transitory period in your journey?
We are (as you can probably tell) a pretty live-and-let-live community around here. However, we do have a couple of minor rules, to promote healthy engagement.
Also, please observe our updated community rules.
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