The statement, "Blood is thicker than water" is something that brings tears, genuine laugh, or both to some people that hears it. To me, it brings a deep sigh, wonder, and unanswered questions.
At first, I denied the flow of simple electrons of a minimalist lifestyle because I didn't understand the need for it. Though I wasn't a big spender as a child, my mouth was always eager to taste chocolate or flavored drinks. But as months passed by, I understood and became a very good pupil to the need for simplicity. I grabbed the lessons given faster than thunder.
My uncle's friend once stayed with us when I was little. His name was Fidel... I used "was" because he is no longer on earth. Though he was my uncle's friend, he was family to us. He was a masterpiece made from heaven. He taught me how to sing and dance, especially when it comes to moving my waist. Hehe. Life was fun with him.
He was a simple guy who took minimalism as a daily bread that is meant to be accepted and appreciated. He doesn't buy things because he has money but gets things he needs in a way that is mostly unexplainable.
At first, I thought he was stingy. As children, we look up to our older ones to get us whatever we want. Well, he does not do that. But that doesn't mean he doesn't buy me things. What he did was to make me enjoy childhood while stylishly getting me ready for adulthood. It was a fun way to go.
I was able to adapt to his training because my Mom is a minimalist as well, and with him, the spark was undeniable. It helped me think ahead, and because of that, when I went for higher institutions, life wasn't terrible. There was this contentment in me. I had a roommate whose life is the opposite of how I live life. She buys things uncontrollably. Called mom and dad for money, got money from uncles and cousins, and at the end... The clothing/shoe/jewelry store knew her name.
As her roommate, she'd ask me to go with her even when I told her I don't need anything because I have all that I need when it comes to that. When I say I have all that I need, it means I am content with the little she thinks I have.
However, it wasn't always easy with her whining about me getting things I don't need. I never gave in and lolookingack at my life choices before then, and even after then, I can boldly say I am living a life of a minimalist.
When Fidel died, I was still little. He died of cancer, and I couldn't forget how I felt when I heard of his death. Though he is no more, he lived a good life of imparting a lot in me, which I'll be forever grateful for. His influence in my life and in that of my elder sister was awesome! There are times we talk about him, and right now, I'll surely speak to my sister before bed.
Also, simplicity is something I hold dearly onto, especially in the era of a new governance we have now. The country isn't nice, as even the simplest basic need is hard to get. With the high cost of things, even the average man is most likely a pauper now, which makes life super hard. However, with minimalism as my core value, adapting to this era has been a bit fair because planning and going with what has been planned has made living a fair trade.
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Still yours truly,
Balikis.
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Peace be unto those who crave it and more to those who chase it away.