How Many of You Are Also Simple Livers/Minimalists?

[DebonairDavid]

Are you the kind of person who doesn't need the latest and greatest, where it'd be with clothing, technology, or housing? Do you truly want to break free from the 9-5 grind, rather than just putting up with it to put food on the table? Do you also like following your own path and living a life that makes sense for you? These are a few example questions, but let me know about you own experiences with living the simple life and minimalism

 

[GarnettRose]

I think there is a difference between minimalism, maximalist, and over consumption. I tend to feel dreadfully lonely in a large empty space. The walls of my home are filled with pictures and paintings of those I adore. My small home may not have been built for large book cases, but it's those floor to ceiling shelves crammed with books that make me feel at ease. At the same time I do think our world has trended towards over buying and creating waste. For those who love minimalist aesthetics, the lifestyle can be a great way to reject over consumption. I like to find balance. I am never going to be happy with bare white walls and sparse furnishings, but I can still do my best to live in moderation. Buying second hand primarily or emphasizing quality and fair trade when I must buy new. It's not for everyone. My house is hardly a curated masterpiece. However I believe there is warmth to be had in a home decorated over time. It's eclectic, it's imperfect, but it's mine.

 

[Bellylaughs]

I like my life to be simple and my decor to be maximal...... What even am I 😂

 

[DebonairDavid]

I like my life to be simple and my decor to be maximal...... What even am I 😂

Having your cake and eating it too? 😄

 

[BlasterMaster]

If by simple you mean basically just surviving and putting a tiny amount away in a lockbox then yes, that's ME. I'm honestly hoping something happens to lower prices and SOON cause all my friends who are my age or younger are all in the same boat (some of them have resorted to living with their parents due to not being able to afford any sort of housing).