What a beautiful essay! Knowing our values is so important to live a life that feels meaningful and true to who we are. I've realized a lot of people are struggling to find meaning in life, and feel bored and dissatisfied as a result. We used to have our values handed to us, whether through religion or school, and I think society now has many wide open paths rather than a chosen few. This is largely a good thing, I think, but with this freedom comes the need to consciously identify what we stand for, and I'm not sure many people have identified this gap or necessity, and so find themselves floundering a bit. Thanks for sharing this insightful essay!
I've never thought about minimalism as a means of spending time on things you care about, but I've realised that's how I'm currently living my life. Thank you for articulating that beautifully!
Finally when I entered my seventh decade, I was in a position to hone the toxic edges off my life. I still have lots of stuff, though, and take a few bags of it to the thrift store fairly often. When you've collected your own and your ancestors' stuff and your partner's and their ancestors' stuff, and then your child adds their stuff, it literally takes a storage unit to store it all. Some will be saved for the grandchildren's education or needs. (Right?) But a lot of it needs to be given the three-step protocol: keep it, sell/donate it, or throw it away. And for the love of whatever god you believe in, stop buying more stuff to replace it. My hat's off to you, Mackenzie, for keeping it minimal from an early age. Carry on!
Totally understand about having stuff and what to do with it all. It’s hard because sometimes an item stirs up a memory and one may want to hold on to that memory. Thank you for your comment Sue and I hope you have a lovely rest of your week 💗
Such perfect questions to take with us into the inner, darker half of the year, I believe. We are entering the perfect season for spending lots of time with our souls in order to flesh out who we want to be and how we want to live. Thanks so much for sharing this! ❤️
Such a great question Mackenzie and one that I’m pondering a lot at the moment. Looking to find a peaceful existence that feeds my soul and brings light to others. 💫💕
I appreciate how you explained that minimalism is something that serves your higher goal of spending more quality time with your daughter. I hadn’t thought much about the relation between less stuff and more time for people, but it makes a lot of sense and I realize that I’m drawn to it, too. (And I try to buy things that serve my ability to spend time with people, too, so I guess it goes both ways!)
What a beautiful essay! Knowing our values is so important to live a life that feels meaningful and true to who we are. I've realized a lot of people are struggling to find meaning in life, and feel bored and dissatisfied as a result. We used to have our values handed to us, whether through religion or school, and I think society now has many wide open paths rather than a chosen few. This is largely a good thing, I think, but with this freedom comes the need to consciously identify what we stand for, and I'm not sure many people have identified this gap or necessity, and so find themselves floundering a bit. Thanks for sharing this insightful essay!
Your words brightened my day Suzanne, thank you so much! 💫💫💫
I've never thought about minimalism as a means of spending time on things you care about, but I've realised that's how I'm currently living my life. Thank you for articulating that beautifully!
Thank you so much! 😊
Finally when I entered my seventh decade, I was in a position to hone the toxic edges off my life. I still have lots of stuff, though, and take a few bags of it to the thrift store fairly often. When you've collected your own and your ancestors' stuff and your partner's and their ancestors' stuff, and then your child adds their stuff, it literally takes a storage unit to store it all. Some will be saved for the grandchildren's education or needs. (Right?) But a lot of it needs to be given the three-step protocol: keep it, sell/donate it, or throw it away. And for the love of whatever god you believe in, stop buying more stuff to replace it. My hat's off to you, Mackenzie, for keeping it minimal from an early age. Carry on!
Totally understand about having stuff and what to do with it all. It’s hard because sometimes an item stirs up a memory and one may want to hold on to that memory. Thank you for your comment Sue and I hope you have a lovely rest of your week 💗
So true. I agree with your thoughts.
Thank you!
Welcome 🙂
Oooohh, so true in all aspects! I'll definitely be using this post as inspiration for my own writing at some point.
That’s so lovely to hear, Jessica 😊
Such perfect questions to take with us into the inner, darker half of the year, I believe. We are entering the perfect season for spending lots of time with our souls in order to flesh out who we want to be and how we want to live. Thanks so much for sharing this! ❤️
You’re welcome Liz! 💛✨
Such a great question Mackenzie and one that I’m pondering a lot at the moment. Looking to find a peaceful existence that feeds my soul and brings light to others. 💫💕
Yes to a peaceful existence! Me too! 🤗✨
I appreciate how you explained that minimalism is something that serves your higher goal of spending more quality time with your daughter. I hadn’t thought much about the relation between less stuff and more time for people, but it makes a lot of sense and I realize that I’m drawn to it, too. (And I try to buy things that serve my ability to spend time with people, too, so I guess it goes both ways!)
Thank you Kerri! Yes, spending time with loved ones is so special and time goes by so fast ✨