theSustainer. - The Minimalists

Nowadays we all claim to be minimalists, don´t we? We post all-white photos, we caption "Less is more", we use minimalism hashtags and filters, but are we missing the point? What is the real meaning of minimalism and how can it be applied in everyday life? No one knows the answer better than Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus aka the Minimalists. Pursuing minimal lifestyle and applying minimal philosophy since 2010, the American duo is probably the reason why we talk about minimalism in 2018. They know stuff. So get ready for some heavy quoting.

Minimalism is not just another trend and it is defenitely not about hashtags. Minimalism is a way of life. The main point of it's philosophy is the act of being emotionally independent from material possesions. In a word where to buy means to exist, minimalism suggest giving less meaning to our things. This doesn't mean buying is inherently wrong, but it should not become more important than one's health, relationships and personal interests.

And here starts the quoting:

"Minimalism is a tool that can assist you in finding freedom. Freedom from fear. Freedom from worry. Freedom from overwhelm. Freedom from guilt. Freedom from depression. Freedom from the trappings of the consumer culture we’ve built our lives around. Real freedom. "

Being a minimalist is not easy, but it can be. And when achieved, it will change your view of things. But this article is not about "becoming a minimalist in one day" so we'll stop talking here. Action is what matters most and this is the only thing you have to do. So, if you're really into it, you can watch the Minimalists' documentary, streaming on Netflix, or read their book and become a minimalist yourself. And we're closing the article with another quote. As Joshua and Ryan say:

"Minimalists don’t focus on having less, less, less; rather, we focus on making room for more: more time, more passion, more experiences, more growth, more contribution, more contentment. More freedom. Clearing the clutter from life’s path helps us make that room. "

So, the next time you are about to use #minimalism think about it.