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Minimalism Is Taking Over My Life
The older I get the more simple I want my life to be.
“Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it.”
— Joshua Becker, The More of Less
Having three kids changes the way I see stuff.
Growing up and not having a lot in my childhood has always impacted how I consider getting things for my kids. Since we have the means to provide ‘extra’ things for the girls, I have always felt okay with those purchases.
Yet, once a quarter, my wife and I (primarily my wife) find ourselves with three to four donation bags of toys, stuffed animals, and random things the girls have acquired over the last six months.
These quarterly cleanings have encouraged me to start looking into minimalism for myself and it is starting to expand into our household.
Minimalism isn’t about living in a stark white room with one chair and a houseplant. It’s about choosing what matters most and letting go of the excess that clutters our homes, minds, and schedules.
For me, minimalism started as a desire for simplicity — a way to reduce stress and focus on what truly matters. But over time, I’ve discovered that minimalism offers far more benefits than expected.
