What is Minimalism?
8 Essential Principles to Minimalism
- Owning fewer possessions
- Intentionality
- Freedom from the passion to possess
- Freedom from modern mania
- Freedom from duplicity
- It is Counter-Cultural
- It is not external, but internal
- Completely Achievable
Owning fewer possessions
This style depicts living with only the items you really need to survive, no frivolous luxuries. Items that will support your goals.
Removing the distraction of those excess items will help you focus on the things that matter most, whether it is family, career or goal.
Intentionality
We need to embrace intentionally promoting things we most value and removing everything that distracts us from that task.
Freedom from the passion to possess
Today in society we are taught “more is better” and in this case the more items you have the more luxurious you are. Some people keep everything they ever were given or bought. They don’t ever think to recycle or throw it away if it is broken.
Freedom from modern mania
Being free from the modern ideal of being a consumer, always feeding into the next big launch or sale help you live a better life. This also refers to being constantly glued to your cellphone.
Freedom from Duplicity
Most people live this way, one life around family, a different one around colleagues, another around neighbors. The lifestyle the person chose requires them to act a certain way to upkeep that image.
It is Counter-Cultural
Most people are chasing fame and success while minimalism calls upon a smaller, quieter, inviting simplified life.
It is not external, but INTERNAL
Being able to embrace this design style weighs on the heart. Are you ready to make a huge change in your life and for some people throw away, donate or sell many of their possessions. That is a deal breaker for some, they just are not ready internally for that change in their heart.
