Own less. Live more. Finding minimalism in a world of consumerism.
Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show. The simplicity/minimalism movement is a beautiful community. And I enjoy any opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to live more by owning less. I invite you to fix yourself … Read More
Becoming Minimalist exists for one purpose: to inspire and equip people to own less and live more. That has been the driving force behind this blog for the last 13 years and will not change.We are a culture fixated on the pursuit of physical … Read More
"When things aren’t adding up in your life, start subtracting." —Anonymous I first heard that quote, cited anonymously, roughly 12 years ago, just about the time I first got into minimalism. I saw it pop up somewhere on social media and … Read More
There is a criticism that I sometimes hear when talking about the benefits of owning less. And it goes something like this:“But if everybody did that, the economy would collapse.” I have three responses to that concern: 1. Just because somebody … Read More
The journey to become minimalist can be hard work. It requires significant physical effort, personal reflection, and unexpected emotional obstacles. Several times along the way, in fact, I wanted to quit. But then, inspiration would strike: a work … Read More