Recently I came to know about a concept, Minimalist living. It's a life style based on the quote "Less is more".
Origin of the word Minimalism:
Minimalism was a movement in the visual arts and music, originated in America in the late 1960s. Its aim was to explore the essential objective and pure visual elements of an art form by stripping away gestural and personal elements.
Minimalist living is purposefully living with the things that are really needed. A minimalist's core philosophy is choosing the things they value most and removing the unnecessary stuff that distracts them. It is believed that materialistic possession is directly related to the mind. Removal of excess possessions makes mind focused on those things that really matter the most. So the mind will be more clear and focused.
Minimalist life is against an ideology that good and happy life is all about possessing and accumulating more and more things. They believe happiness lies within, not in needless possessions. Once the outer mess has been removed, there will be a space to emphasis on and spend time with the self. It makes to value relationships and life experiences rather than a marathon to consume as much things as possible. They apply the same concept in all aspects of their life like finances etc. It gives content and abundance in life.
A minimalist life is free from a modern race as they keep only the essentials. They aspire for the commodities that add value to their life. Their lifestyle works in all situations and circumstances.
Clean and clutter free space, more confidence, fearlessness, more happy and content, more peace of mind, good health, better relationships, more freedom and focus on important things are the advantages of being a minimalist.
Most of the highly successful and productive people are minimalists.
Example:
The late Steve Jobs who was a Zen Buddhist, self made billionaire, creative genius lead a minimalist lifestyle. He lived with his wealth like a water droplet on the lotus leaf.
"Deciding what not to do is as important as what to do."
~ Steve Jobs
"Simplicity, clarity, singleness: These are the attributes that give our lives power and vividness and joy as they are also the marks of great art." ~ Richard Holloway
Though I am not a minimalist, I believe in "Live simple and think high". As a point of fact and based on my limited experience, minimalism concept makes sense to me. Because whenever I clear unnecessary things, clean and organize my space as a part of my daily routine, I instantly feel positive vibes like refreshment, relaxation and ease. It truly impacts mind.
Origin of the word Minimalism:
Minimalism was a movement in the visual arts and music, originated in America in the late 1960s. Its aim was to explore the essential objective and pure visual elements of an art form by stripping away gestural and personal elements.
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Minimalist life is against an ideology that good and happy life is all about possessing and accumulating more and more things. They believe happiness lies within, not in needless possessions. Once the outer mess has been removed, there will be a space to emphasis on and spend time with the self. It makes to value relationships and life experiences rather than a marathon to consume as much things as possible. They apply the same concept in all aspects of their life like finances etc. It gives content and abundance in life.
A minimalist life is free from a modern race as they keep only the essentials. They aspire for the commodities that add value to their life. Their lifestyle works in all situations and circumstances.
Clean and clutter free space, more confidence, fearlessness, more happy and content, more peace of mind, good health, better relationships, more freedom and focus on important things are the advantages of being a minimalist.
Most of the highly successful and productive people are minimalists.
The late Steve Jobs who was a Zen Buddhist, self made billionaire, creative genius lead a minimalist lifestyle. He lived with his wealth like a water droplet on the lotus leaf.
"Deciding what not to do is as important as what to do."
~ Steve Jobs
"Simplicity, clarity, singleness: These are the attributes that give our lives power and vividness and joy as they are also the marks of great art." ~ Richard Holloway
Though I am not a minimalist, I believe in "Live simple and think high". As a point of fact and based on my limited experience, minimalism concept makes sense to me. Because whenever I clear unnecessary things, clean and organize my space as a part of my daily routine, I instantly feel positive vibes like refreshment, relaxation and ease. It truly impacts mind.
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