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What does minimalism mean to you? and Why did you decide to apply minimalism to your life, OR Why do you not want to embark on a minimalistic journey?
I've always been a minimalist but I had no idea what a minimalistic lifestyle meant until a few years ago. Growing up, I lived in a very cluttered house which I disliked so much. I was always decluttering and often got into trouble for throwing away stuff I deemed unnecessary. I believe every item around me should be useful and if it isn't, it should be given away or thrown out.
Minimalism for me means living an uncluttered life and that in itself brings so much peace to me. Long before I realized minimalism was an aesthetic, I loved the idea of not having too much stuff. If an item doesn't spark joy in me or won't be in use, for the most part, I don't want it near me.
The first time I lived alone during my university years, I had the simplest space in the hostel. It was my little space that had everything I needed and every item had its allocated space. It was the most comforting apartment, without a single clutter and that was the point I realized I wanted to live like that forever.
I've been called stingy and broke before for not wanting to own stuff, I never really understand it. I love space and having the basics that do just what I want is all I need. This doesn't mean I don't like some decor here and there, I do.
My house is currently very simple. I chose off-white paint because I love how white opens up a space. Everything else is in neutral tones and it's not a lot. I was okay with just one couch until my husband decided we needed another for visitors and I had to adjust to having an extra couch. The walls are empty and I've been looking to get a painting to hang on one side of the wall but I haven't seen any that speaks to me yet.
The rest of the house is also how I like it, simple. I've been talking about how I love my space simple and the truth is, my entire person is simple. I also have a minimalistic fashion sense, I don't like having a lot of clothes and I make sure every item in my wardrobe gets regular wear. It looks like I have a lot of clothes sometimes but it's really just me switching and combining basics every time.
If it doesn't fit, I'm giving it away. If I don't wear it often, I'm giving it away. Whenever I want to buy something for myself or the house, the question is always, 'do you really need this, can you live without it, do you have something similar that you don't use?' That pretty much shapes my minimalist lifestyle.
My current lifestyle is very satisfying and I'm happy to be in a space where I can think properly and not feel suffocated. There are still a few changes I would love to make as regards minimalist decor. I'm taking my time and I know it will come to me eventually.
Minimalism means different things to different people and it's okay to get inspired by someone else but the true essence of a minimalistic lifestyle is in individuality. That is why I choose to be a minimalist.
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