Minimalist Living

Ananda is many things in life, from a companion to Buddha to a spiritual movement in pursuit of bliss in the everyday.  I will discuss the history and meaning of …

I have learned that we all have various inner thoughts and instincts that drive us, but what exactly are they, and how do they work?  Sigmund Freud’s three-part human personality …

I know what it’s like to live a scattered and chaotic life. Even though I knew something was amiss, I didn’t know what it was or how to fix it. …

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in all my travels, it’s that you don’t need as much as you think you do. The key is knowing what to bring and …

Life is busy and packed with work, home, people, stuff, and more, which tends to contribute to stress.  How can we reduce things and actually enjoy life more?  I will …

I have always found Japanese culture fascinating. Have you ever seen a living room with worn, mismatched furniture and loved the aesthetic? Or maybe you have a favorite bowl that’s …

We’ve all come across those people we thought were different, special, and unique in their own way. I believe specific characteristics and behaviors make someone unique, whether a teacher, friend, …

We all have things in our homes we’d really like to get rid of, but throwing them away feels wasteful.  I’m going to discuss the concept of trashing nothing or …

In control, we find safety — or so we think. In my life, I have found security in controlling my environment, but what happens when that starts to crumble? What …

As a minimalist in today’s society, I’m here to tell you that much isn’t required for you to be a minimalist. Minimalism comes down to a perspective and a way …