david turnbull wrote, “don’t be meaninglessly minimalist. be purposeful and deliberate in your quest to want little.” inspired by his quote, here are the reasons why i have chosen minimalism as a lifestyle:
- save money. i’m not rich, never will be. i’m not in debt, i hope not to be. a minimalist lifestyle helps keep my expenses in line with my income.
- use money to help others. it brings me incredible joy and fulfillment to help others with my gifts (whether financial or talent-based). using my money to help others who are in greater need is a path that i would like my life to continue to follow.
- remove clutter. removing clutter eliminates stress and has proven to make me more effective, positive, and future-thinking.
- remove distractions. i prefer to fix my eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. for what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
- aesthetics. i prefer minimalist design in most arts and prefer the design of my home to match that expectation.
how about you? why have you chosen (or are considering choosing) minimalism?
this post was inspired by “how to want very little” by david turnbull.
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di says
More effective…
tammy says
i love the saying that…” i am an immortal spiritual being, having a temporary human experience.” and because of that fact, it is just simpler, more elegant and meaningful to walk lightly on this earth while i’m here. (and sorry if my lower case offends. one of my favorite minimalist poets is e. e. cummings!
di says
Simple, but elegant.
My favorite saying as well.