Life is like Traffic full of surprises, noises, ups and ramps. The more is noise the more it is difficult to concentrate! Concentration is actually one of the coolest gift, it helps to work faster, and gives time for additional activities. Focusing on the priorities helps to achieve the feeling of satisfaction so more happiness in life.
Have you ever thought, " if the road was clear having no traffic, I would have simply drive through it and enjoyed the ride". Or at time when you need to purchase just a small thing but not getting a parking space, have you ever though "What if I was walking would have simply completed the work?"
With more traffic, life gets cloudy, which makes it harder to stay and enjoy in present, get quality work done, and cultivate a peaceful mind. If we have only few handful, we not only take extra care for them, but also relish the moment and feel much happy and satisfied when we use them.
Be it the delicious dish, which taste The Best in the last few bites ..
Be it the special Pen, which is lucky to clear all exams and win all business deals !!
Be it the glass dinner set in mom's closet, which comes out only when someone special comes at home !!
This concept on Minimalist is quite old, our parents and grandparents were using it and many people across the world are following this today. The only thing new in this concept is the theory applies to all physical goods be it clothes, shoes, cosmetics, utensils etc.
I feel this theory is more a name given to practice the first three R's of 5R's principle of sustainability which asks for Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair and Recycle. And, if you value its hard to loose easily, it so its natural that person will find a way to other 2 R's - Repair and Recycle.
It's looks very simple theory, but during start in execution it is difficult. The question you may be having is "Is this post saying and blaming you , that you waste Money and buy unnecessary things ?" Before going there, ask yourself the following questions :
Do you take time to decide what you want to wear today ?
Is your store room or garage is full of some important stuff ?
Do you purchase item, which is not in your list but just because you found a good deal?
Do you like to be a part of Gang ? All your friends and cousin have buy a car so you should buy one.
Is there anything which you have not used in last 6 months ? If you haven’t, will you use it in the next 6 months
If not, then it’s okay to let go. May be sell it you will get some extra money 😊 or gift it to someone needy they will become happy😃. Owning fewer possessions is quite uncommon, its opposite to our natural behavior pattern. Attraction to new things, end up in acquiring them and hold onto it for years and years.
I can share from my experience, once you have limited things the ones you relish the most - your every day becomes a special day. As you wear the special dress that day, eat in the special dish and this helps you to be happy which in turn helps to improve concentration. And you will get more time to spend in your passion and hobbies. Its about getting happiness through life itself, not letting it up to gadgets or things.
Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, have helped minimalism grow via their documentary "The Minimalists" (available at Netflix and also some videos on Youtube), in their nationwide tour.
Whether or not you become any form of minimalist is entirely your Choice, but living by a few things will certainly do wonders in getting you extra time and may be with your finances.