I read several blogs about minimalism. One of these blogs raised the question of whether minimalism is just an ego race (I have less than you, na na na na boo boo) or actually helping better ones self.
The whole minimalism thing is an interesting one. Getting rid of everything we own is one thing but is that really it? Is it satisfying not having stuff clutter up our life? Do you find yourself saying ‘I have less than Everette Bogue‘?
A cluttered self is worse than a cluttered apartment. We can live with 50 things, that’s the easy part. But to have control over ones own thoughts, now that’s the real issue.
Having few possessions is helpful in finding some sort of peace, but is not necessary. Someone living in a mcmansion can have all sorts of material junk and be at complete peace of mind. At the other end of the spectrum, someone can own 10 things and be in mental turmoil.
Minimalism is for everyone. Maybe you cannot get rid of everything you physically own, that’s okay. Minimalism about getting rid of everything that is wearing us down mentally.
