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Wow, I really didn't know my natural state of being was catching on. It's interesting to read how people actively push themselves towards minimalism. I have th
by dizzystar 9y ago
Wow, I really didn't know my natural state of being was catching on.
It's interesting to read how people actively push themselves towards minimalism. I have the opposite problem: if everything I own doesn't fit in an airplane bag, I feel bogged down.
I truly dislike buying things. Furniture shopping is just the worst.
I guess it partly depends on what you value. I value experiences, like travel and live music far more than I value a shiny thing or piece of clothing.
I've been asked advice on how to live without stuff... "How do I start throwing things away?" I don't have an answer. I just don't want whatever it is.
- j7ake 9y agoDo you have a family or are you single ? Life changes when you are responsible for others.
- hycaria 9y agoThis is such a bad excuse that comes up every single time on such topics. Your life is what you make it. You can perfectly have a modest family life with a limited number of posessions : how about all those families who travel or sail the world ?
- khedoros1 9y agoI could certainly get rid of a few things. And I often feel that accepting gifts is somewhat of a burden. I enjoy owning things that I have even occasional use for, though. If I have a lot of things that I can't name a solid use for, then I feel bogged down. If there are a lot of things that I want to do that I don't have the equipment for, then I'm unhappy. It's less about the objects than what the objects let me do.
- staz 9y ago> I've been asked advice on how to live without stuff... "How do I start throwing things away?" I don't have an answer. I just don't want whatever it is. The konmari method has worked a bit for me but I don't know if it's for everyone. There are probably other books on the subject.