Minimalism is all about owning only what adds value and meaning to your life and removing the rest. It’s choosing to live with fewer things, focusing on what’s essential, and ditching stuff that doesn’t spark joy. Because we only have a certain amount of energy, time, and space in our lives.
My Experience:
I became a minimalist 5 years ago in 2019. I sold unnecessary things and donated things to people in need. Slowly, I started living this way. It began with decluttering things. Next, I decluttered my emotions. This led me to declutter my appetites and vices. Finally, I found I did not need so many people or places. Slowly, I added back the people and places that mattered. Today, Practicing minimalism is the best gift I did not know I wanted.
I think true minimalism is not just about things only, but also about relationships and people. I think having fewer relationships and only keeping the good ones ensures that your inner circle of people are the ones that support you and makes managing it less stressful as well.
This changed my way of thinking about everything. The covid came along and it made even more sense. It’s not just about getting rid of stuff, although that is part of it, it’s about finding a simpler life based on memories, experiences and connections rather than working yourself stupid and having no time for the people you love.
Having fewer possessions and a simplified lifestyle helped me to reduce stress and anxiety. Minimalism can free us from the pressures of consumerism and the constant pursuit of more.
This simplified my life, I own far less objects than past and think before buying anything.
In the end, Minimalism is all about “Love people and use things, because the opposite never works.”
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Previously Published on Medium
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