Minimalism is a tool to combat symtoms rather than causes.
Why do so many people feel drawn towards living a simple life?
A few of them actually have a ton of stuff cluttering up their houses and minds.
But then there’s many who have a reasonable amount of possessions, and yet they somehow feel stuck. These people use minimalism as a tool to combat their negative feelings; the confusion which seems to be almost impossible to get ahold of.
You can be the most minimalist person on the planet, and yet you’re feeling cluttered — if you’re not looking at the root cause of your emotions. Getting rid of a bunch of old clothing might help you with that. But the experience of being overwhelmed sits your mind.
Most people can life a fairly sane life with an ordinary amount of possessions. There’s no need for everyone to be a minimalist. But then there’s a few — individuals with tendencies for OCD I would argue (which I am one of) — who desperately need their surrounding to reflect an idealistic version of their minds.
