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Scumbag · 04-11-2007, 09:45 AM

Minimalism means many things to many people.

Minimalism to me, is: Asking yourself the simple question, Is this making my life more productive? If the answer is no, it goes.

I'm in the process of purging all my unnecessary stuff. I dropped off three bags of stuff today at the goodwill, and more will follow. I'm selling my desktop computer, dresser, TV, Entertainment Unit, PS2, and anything else that really isn't necessary.

When all the purging is complete I'll be left with some cool shirts, nice jeans, a couple pairs of shoes, my laptop, my dog, a foreman grill, microwave, a folding table, and a mattress.

All this stuff bogs us down. Weighs on our minds. We start accumulating stuff to fill voids. Thinking that it will make our life better, but all it really does is hold us back.

Many people have replaced positive character traits with corporate brand worship.

People will pay 20 dollars more for a simple cotton t-shirt with a Nike logo on it.

I'm sure you've seen those shows where a group of designers come into somebodies house that has a ton of junk and makes them sell it in a yard sale. Most of those people are so reluctant to do that. Why? Because their belongs are their identity. Their core persona is so weak that old record collections are their mascots.

What camp do you fall in? If someone told you to donate your favorite pair of shoes to a charity would you? Or would the idea of giving away those shoes strip you of your precious identity that you so carefully constructed.

Being a minimalist has it's advantages.

1. You are upwardly mobile. No longer does it take you 3 days and a team full of strong men to help you move. You can pack all your worldly possessions in your car and be gone.

2. It's better for the environment. You simply don't consume as much.

3. You feel better and are more organized. No longer are you bound by the chains of your stuff. You can easily find that paper you need.

4. $$$ When you live a minimalist lifestyle you can spend your money wisely. No more plopping down 200 dollars on clothes. That money is now invested or spent in ways that better mold you as a person.

5. Bang for your Buck - Now when you do go to buy something, you throughly research it and make sure you are getting the absolute best thing available in your price range.

04-11-2007, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Scumbag Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 57	Lets Talk Minimalism Minimalism means many things to many people. Minimalism to me, is: Asking yourself the simple question, Is this making my life more productive? If the answer is no, it goes. I'm in the process of purging all my unnecessary stuff. I dropped off three bags of stuff today at the goodwill, and more will follow. I'm selling my desktop computer, dresser, TV, Entertainment Unit, PS2, and anything else that really isn't necessary. When all the purging is complete I'll be left with some cool shirts, nice jeans, a couple pairs of shoes, my laptop, my dog, a foreman grill, microwave, a folding table, and a mattress. All this stuff bogs us down. Weighs on our minds. We start accumulating stuff to fill voids. Thinking that it will make our life better, but all it really does is hold us back. Many people have replaced positive character traits with corporate brand worship. People will pay 20 dollars more for a simple cotton t-shirt with a Nike logo on it. I'm sure you've seen those shows where a group of designers come into somebodies house that has a ton of junk and makes them sell it in a yard sale. Most of those people are so reluctant to do that. Why? Because their belongs are their identity. Their core persona is so weak that old record collections are their mascots. What camp do you fall in? If someone told you to donate your favorite pair of shoes to a charity would you? Or would the idea of giving away those shoes strip you of your precious identity that you so carefully constructed. Being a minimalist has it's advantages. 1. You are upwardly mobile. No longer does it take you 3 days and a team full of strong men to help you move. You can pack all your worldly possessions in your car and be gone. 2. It's better for the environment. You simply don't consume as much. 3. You feel better and are more organized. No longer are you bound by the chains of your stuff. You can easily find that paper you need. 4. $$$ When you live a minimalist lifestyle you can spend your money wisely. No more plopping down 200 dollars on clothes. That money is now invested or spent in ways that better mold you as a person. 5. Bang for your Buck - Now when you do go to buy something, you throughly research it and make sure you are getting the absolute best thing available in your price range.