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 stained and chipped but still brings you much joy? You’ve been experiencing wabi-sabi, another unique concept birthed by Japan. Wabi-sabi is part feeling, part philosophy,…
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, or stranger on the street. A unique person has something that sets them apart from others. They leave an impression, have an unpredictable nature, or…
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 freecycling and why it’s a better way to declutter without waste. To trash nothing means to donate, reuse, and recycle rather than contribute to waste. …
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 happens when one can no longer hold together all the pieces of their life? To let go of control is to surrender to the flow…
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 of life rather than an outward appearance. The modern minimalist lives a life of simplicity, meaning they value the present moment and what can be…
Nail art is satisfying to watch on social media videos, especially if you’re looking for inspiration for your own nails. Don’t like the complex designs or intricate details? I will tell you about an easy method you can use at home for minimalist nail art. Minimalist nail art is a fun way to express yourself…
Perhaps you’re interested in decluttering your home, or you want to leap into full-scale minimalism. There are books for that! I will discuss different formats of books on minimalism and some popular titles to get you started. Books on minimalism guide readers on how to become a minimalist. There are print, E-books, audiobooks, and workbooks…
We’ve all heard the old saying “waste not want not,” but what exactly does it mean? Are we talking about food, clothing, nature, or what? This phrase applies to all resources, and I will break it down for you. The proverb waste not want not refers to using resources appropriately to prevent being without them. …
We live in a fast-paced, frustrating, consumerist-driven world that can seem unrelenting and driven to keep us unhappy. If you’re tired of trying to keep up and maintain a certain image, I’m going to share what I know about how to be a minimalist. A minimalist follows the “less is more” principle with clothing, belongings,…
If you’re looking around your home and wondering what it would look like without all of the “stuff,” it might be time to declutter. I’m going to discuss some decluttering tips to get you started and help keep you focused in the best way possible. Decluttering tips can guide you in paring down the stuff…