Minimalist Lifestyle

simplyfriends · ‎12-24-2010

I've been excited lately about living more of a minimalist lifestyle. There's a buzz about it and it really got me thinking. Why do I need all of these "things"? The consent bombardment of feeling the need to purchase the newest gadget and possibly getting into debt buying things I don't really need. Recently I started getting rid of clutter and extra "stuff". It's so cleansing. Even decorating for the Fall season I put out only a few of my favorite things and it looks so much better.

Eileen in Virginia · ‎08-25-2010

Nope.

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

Kudos to you for making any change you feel is for the better in your life. I have a daughter that lives a minimalist lifestyle abroad, and while I could not do it in the long term, when I visit, I appreciate the liberation of it.

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

@Eileen in Virginia wrote:
Nope.

@Eileen in Virginia, hahahaha. But tell us how you really feel. :-)

~Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle~ Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

It's a goal. It's like you can breathe with all that clean space.

Calm444 · ‎05-06-2017

I purge every year. 😉

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

I find as I age I want to own less, but I'm hardly into minimalism, you'd have to talk to my son who takes that lifestyle to the extreme.

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

I think it's a worthy goal; it's best to travel llghtly through life. I don't have a lot of stuff but that's mainly because my condo is small. If I was starting out, a minimalist lifestyle would be attractive. These days, when I buy anything, it's almost always replacing something that's broken down or no longer useful.

Puppy Lips · ‎05-09-2010

Our oldest son is a minimalist. He does not want anything extra in his home that he does not need. He is going to get a rude awakening soon when I start giving him some of his stuff that I know/hope he won’t part with.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

@Puppy Lips wrote:
Our oldest son is a minimalist. He does not want anything extra in his home that he does not need. He is going to get a rude awakening soon when I start giving him some of his stuff that I know/hope we won’t part with.

Men seem to do better with minimalism. They seem to have few needs for "stuff," decor, and such. I suppose some could get into trouble with hobbies - woodworking, firearms, etc.