When it comes to being a minimalist it’s hard for a lot of persons to understand why I do some things the way I do them. Well, they find it really nice and cool but they are always wondering how I do it. How am I so consistent? Sometimes I wonder too but that was until I discovered that it was all because of what I see minimalist lifestyle as. You know when people say it’s all about the mindset? This is a perfect description of what it is all about. There was a time in my life when I wasn’t a true minimalist, and at that point all I did was admire those who were minimalist indeed from afar and just kept working towards being one someday.
It wasn’t until I joined hive and noticed that some of the people I follow were minimalist or they make post to this community and then I found this community. I started reading some posts and their responses about the different #kiss and their random minimalist posts. I was impressed and interested. You know when you see something you like and know that’s what you’ve been missing all this while? That was how finding a lot of persons that practice minimalism was for me and it was at that point a lot of things started making sense to me.
I learnt more about the things I’m getting right as a minimalist, the things I needed to work on and the things I never even knew were minimalist practices. So one of the adjectives that characterizes my minimalist practice is INTENTIONALITY. Despite the fact that I wasn’t a true minimalist at some point, I didn’t let that stop me. I actually saw that as an opportunity to grow. And over the last 3 years, there has been great improvements in my way of life as a minimalist.
The second adjective that characterizes my minimalist practices is CLUTTER-FREE. This is something I try not to overlook at any point. Sadly I do sometimes but interestingly, when I do that I only chose by myself not to do so much because it slows me down mentally and even physically. So most times, no matter how tired and busy I am, I just find some time to create space around me and keep everything where they belong.
And lastly, another adjective that characterizes my minimalist lifestyle is SIMPLICITY. I so much love things simple, I feel like I’m the goddess of simplicity sometimes, hehe. It makes me feel comfortable and I also realize how it boosts my confidence and self esteem. I have tried doing things the other way and I know how I felt. Now, I don’t joke with being simple with literally everything I do. Not just in my appearance but everything as much as possible. Those extras are cool but they are something I feel and know I can do without so I just enjoy keeping it SIMPLE!
This is my response to the #kiss for this week. It’s a pleasure having you read through. I hope to see you next time. ❤️