Minimal is a choice of living life a little more by owning a little less, however bizarre it may sound. It revolves around the simple idea of not getting roped into materialistic and inanimate objects, but to connect better with what actually matters - family, experiences, friends and personal well-being. With age-old stories about living in moderation, minimalistic lifestyle is an ancient concept. Yet, I understand how it can be overwhelming for someone who has just started adapting to it. So here are a few myths listed and debunked for our readers.
First; Minimalism is a sacrifice ceremony for all your belongings.
No zen comes by chucking every object you own into the bin. It is just about organizing and rediscovering things that are of actual importance and differentiating them from things that are turning you into a hoarder. Decluttering is a part of a minimalist’s journey, depriving yourself of things that you actually need is not.
Second; Minimalism comes with a rulebook.
My reader here could be an 18-year-old teenager or a 50-year-old CEO, a model or a sportsperson, a stand-up comedian or a doctor, every single one of you will have your own ways of transitioning into this lifestyle. What may be of utmost value to me might just be another space-eating piece for you. You just have to formulate the variation that fits you the best because here, individualism is the key.
Third; Minimalism means bidding farewell to shopping.
Well if there’s a way to build the jaw-dropping ‘Minimal Monastery’ owned by the power couple Kim and Kanye without spending my money on shopping then please sign me up. A better way of putting this is: minimalists do not buy without purpose and intention, nothing that they own is just for the sake of it, and everything has its own value. If you actually think about it, by decluttering from your life, ten useless things, you are instead making space for a few new useful ones.
These were just a few (but very misleading) myths about this evolving and sustainable method of living one’s life. These might benefit you in understanding minimalism better and help you get started, but it really is a private path. What methodology fits you the best is for you to discover!
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