Lately I have been thinking about what to write on my blog. What is it that I’m passionate about? What thoughts do I really want to share? I started my blog with the intent to give organizing tips to simplify your life and clear the clutter. I’m wondering if I’m sharing enough. I would love to know what you would like to read.
I don’t feel simplified. I have too much “stuff” in my life and I am I feeling overwhelmed. As I sat on my couch last night, I took a mental inventory of my NYC studio apartment. What is inside my dresser drawers and in my closet…and do I need everything I own? I was reminded of an early conversation yesterday with a client. She wants to travel more often (for work and pleasure), but she feels there is too much going on in her life. She feels unsettled with her life (and her belongings). I said let’s write down your thoughts and manifest what you desire. It can happen. I recently discovered author and traveler Colin Wright (check out his website: http://exilelifestyle.com/). He is a minimalist. He owns 55 items. What!?! WOW, it’s definitely not my style to own 55 items; however I know I can do with less stuff.
This idea of minimalism is increasing in our ever-growing capitalist society. Many people that I have met and have read articles about, have been pairing down to their essentials. Life has a way of moving fast and we are accumulating items at a record setting pace. This includes digital and physical and emotional/mental items…
I just finished the book “Everything That Remains,” by The Minimalists. It is the story of how 2 guys changed their life by changing the importance of what they believe makes them happy in life.
“Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things so we can make room for life’s important things—which actually aren’t things at all.” – Joshua Fields Millburn
I have been thinking about the word minimalism and what does it mean to me. I really believe that our “stuff” has so much weight. It holds space for us that we get into these positions of having “something” to make us feel better. Like the more stuff we have the more money we spend, and the more money we have the more stuff we buy. It doesn’t feed our soul; it doesn’t feel good sometimes. It’s just sucking the life out of us and it’s weighing us down.
For the past 2 month, this organizer has been dropping her possessions down as much as I possibly (and comfortably) can. What do I own that is functional. What brings me joy? If I never saw this item again, would I miss it?
Check out these websites on how to get started. Remember organizing is a marathon and not a sprint, so don’t overwhelm yourself with this undertaking. Go at your own pace.
- The Minimalists – http://www.theminimalists.com/start/
- Joshua Becker – http://www.becomingminimalist.com/becoming-minimalist-start-here/
I know is it possible for me. Is it possible for you?
