The world I grew up in is a very big inspiration on its own. I have seen and taken actions that have molded my value in life just by living and sometimes witnessing some other things from others.
In pursuit of a minimalist lifestyle, it was a value instilled in me from childhood, and I grew up loving the beauty it brings me. My mom is a big fan of minimalism without even knowing the word. I remember how she loved keeping things arranged and managing the little place we have. We have a small farm in our house and also rear chickens, and she does it all well with the little space given. With her being a minimalist, there's surely an inspiration that comes with it every day the practice takes place as a child's first learning is from home.
This brings out the minimalism side that I never knew existed in me and kept me going as much as the practice of minimalism could take me. This is why my practice of minimalism isn't driven by spatial preferences, but it is rather tied. It came from a deeper all of me and has been there for me.
Also, being fortunate to live in a country like this (pardon my sarcastic usage of words😂), yes, being in a country like this, the first thing that comes into the mind of every hustler is the practice of a minimalist lifestyle. It is the core value of our existence because it has been driven into our body, mind, and soul by the special leaders we have in the country. It makes decision making more simple because you are well articulated when it comes to your needs and wants.
With the scale of preference, it becomes easy to go for this because it is surely needed instead of going for something that will just bring a minute satisfaction. Although, there's nothing wrong in giving oneself that pat on the back of a minute of enjoyment after having a tedious day. However, being a minimalist makes you see things clearer and allows you not to be fully judged by your emotions, especially when you are on your own.
Let's imagine a scenario where you have just a dollar at hand and need it for work the next day. But,then you've had a tedious day and need a massage that costs that same dollar. Surely, if you use the money for a massage you'll surely get that pleasure and rest but it means you'd have to walk to work the next day, which will bring in more pain to your limbs. Being a minimalist, you'll go for something simpler, like taking a shower and letting the water that cascade down your body relax your muscles. Then, the next on the agenda is to do what will get you more relax which in my case is listening to Mindfulness meditation app on my phone and then music.
The country I am in and the life I have lived and still living is an inspirational spark of minimalism to my body and soul. It is the core value that has been instilled in me from childhood from what I have seen around me and gotten to embrace. It has become a habit that I do every day without even thinking much about it. It is a beauty that is tied to my heart and brings me the necessary warmth needed for truly living life.
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Still yours truly,
Balikis.
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Peace be unto those who crave it and more to those who chase it away.