Minimalism : Start at Reasonable

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 Say it with me: What minimalism looks like for one person will look different for the next

What Minimalism Could Be: 

  • Minimalism has different levels
  • Minimalism can start with "less stuffed," move onto "reasonable," and finally feel different at: "wow, this extra space feels great, I can breathe again."
    • Anything after that is more like a personal statement and a great challenge! That is not the end goal to shoot for if your home base is in a neighborhood. Don't bring your mindset here if: you genuinely like and have the internal fulfillment from having 5 pairs of tennis shoes and 5 pairs of dress shoes. 

What Minimalism Isn't:

  • Minimalism is not one color palette
  • Minimalism is not not having enough dishes for guests when they come over

I challenge you to apply "minimalism" to the average, everyday person's lifestyle. A family will need stuff, like boxes for extra coats, winter wardrobe, and event outfits, some toys from childhood, and a junk drawer. 

  • Can you get the 5 boxes of extra clothes to 2? 
  • Can you remember what's in those 5 boxes? 

Minimalism never came up to you and said, "Hey. You have care dependents. I don't think minimalism is going to accept you." 



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