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> maximalism may be more about filling in a void of loneliness and isolation This quote summarises the true intention - buying stuff makes you happy. We all ge
by joshghent 5y ago
> maximalism may be more about filling in a void of loneliness and isolation
This quote summarises the true intention - buying stuff makes you happy. We all get a kick out of this but that is not going to provide lasting happiness.
As others have pointed out, minimalism isn’t about the number of things you own. And in a way, if you’re “minimalistic” you are also “materialistic” - truly caring about the things you own.
- flyinglizard 5y agoThe things I own enable me to enjoy long lasting and very fulfilling activities. I don’t have any shame in that. Try riding mountain bikes without having a mountain bike, or taking off-road trips without a 4x4 or playing computer games without a graphics card. I enjoy and appreciate my stuff very much.
- galangalalgol 5y agoyou can research the best model of the things you use for those activities and get whatever the new best tech is, or you could go get a used one from someone and fix it up. You can get stuff and still minimize waste. Except for graphics cards, good luck, new or used...
- whytaka 5y agoI care about materials as a minimalist in that I feel burdened by them. Today, I’m donating a bunch of clothes that still fit me but I don’t wear them anymore. It doesn’t even take up much space but I feel like I’m shedding weight.