Comments on: Minimalism is the lifestyle of the moment – and the future http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/06/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/ life coaching|personal growth|peak performance|personal development Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:07:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: The power of minimalism http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/06/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-1139 The power of minimalism Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:09:07 +0000 http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/05/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/#comment-1139 [...] Frequent traveling is one of the best gateway drugs for a minimalist lifestyle. [...] [...] Frequent traveling is one of the best gateway drugs for a minimalist lifestyle. [...]

]]> By: Life lessons from GG Allin http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/06/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-493 Life lessons from GG Allin Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:48:15 +0000 http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/05/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/#comment-493 [...] did is still an open question. In one respect, he’s kind of a early poster boy for the recent minimalist lifestyle movement. Of course, most minimalists (myself included) couldn’t endure his [...] [...] did is still an open question. In one respect, he’s kind of a early poster boy for the recent minimalist lifestyle movement. Of course, most minimalists (myself included) couldn’t endure his [...]

]]> By: Hope with 2011. Are the Elastic Pants No Longer Working for You? | Green Talk™ http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/06/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-491 Hope with 2011. Are the Elastic Pants No Longer Working for You? | Green Talk™ Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:48:29 +0000 http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/05/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/#comment-491 [...] that I too struggle with this dilemma as well.   I am a work in process but I know that simplicity has to be the key. Simplicity in the demands I make upon myself and simplicity in what I decide to take on.  Does it [...] [...] that I too struggle with this dilemma as well.   I am a work in process but I know that simplicity has to be the key. Simplicity in the demands I make upon myself and simplicity in what I decide to take on.  Does it [...]

]]> By: Travel is good for the mind, body and soul http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/06/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-455 Travel is good for the mind, body and soul Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:00:56 +0000 http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/05/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/#comment-455 [...] another dog biscuit warmer with built in tie rack!”) While you don’t have to go totally minimalist (unless you really want to), it’s always refreshing to know that you can fit everything you [...] [...] another dog biscuit warmer with built in tie rack!”) While you don’t have to go totally minimalist (unless you really want to), it’s always refreshing to know that you can fit everything you [...]

]]> By: All I really need to know I learned in Fight Club http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/06/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-366 All I really need to know I learned in Fight Club Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:01:52 +0000 http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/05/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/#comment-366 [...] Minimalism just works better. “Needing” a certain level of material comfort above the basics is a trap, a way to create false goals in place of things that matter most. [...] [...] Minimalism just works better. “Needing” a certain level of material comfort above the basics is a trap, a way to create false goals in place of things that matter most. [...]

]]> By: Creative destruction http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/06/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-306 Creative destruction Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:46:05 +0000 http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/05/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/#comment-306 [...] shiny, new ones. (This is fine, as long as they avoid the hedonic treadmill and the temptation of more stuff! [...] [...] shiny, new ones. (This is fine, as long as they avoid the hedonic treadmill and the temptation of more stuff! [...]

]]> By: jmd http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/06/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-182 jmd Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:04:03 +0000 http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/05/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/#comment-182 I totally agree. My husband and I have been living minimally for a decade now and we watch in amazement at all the garbage our friends and family have to deal with mentally and spatially. We live in a 750 square foot home and people always look at us and the house in wonder...how can you live in something this small? We're only 2 people, how many rooms can be be in at once? It's easy for us, but for most people I think it's about image. What will people think of me if I drive X, or live in a house X size, or I don't own X size TV? If you can free yourself from the cage of what others think of you and realize what you need and want in life for real, you can live in a minimal way easy. EASY PEASY. I totally agree. My husband and I have been living minimally for a decade now and we watch in amazement at all the garbage our friends and family have to deal with mentally and spatially. We live in a 750 square foot home and people always look at us and the house in wonder…how can you live in something this small? We’re only 2 people, how many rooms can be be in at once? It’s easy for us, but for most people I think it’s about image. What will people think of me if I drive X, or live in a house X size, or I don’t own X size TV? If you can free yourself from the cage of what others think of you and realize what you need and want in life for real, you can live in a minimal way easy. EASY PEASY.

]]> By: Billy http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/06/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Billy Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:29:27 +0000 http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/05/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/#comment-181 I agree, great post and keep writing more like it :) thanks for sharing I agree, great post and keep writing more like it :) thanks for sharing

]]> By: Leandro http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/06/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Leandro Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:05:27 +0000 http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/05/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/#comment-180 Keep writing, you're good! Keep writing, you’re good!

]]> By: Jack http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/06/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Jack Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:21:28 +0000 http://thirtytwothousanddays.com/blog/2010/05/minimalism-is-the-lifestyle-of-the-moment-and-the-future/#comment-178 @Suzie Exactly! Deciding to dial back our consumer behavior (or not) is completely up to us as individuals. @Dan I agree - I think the reason for a lot of clutter is that people don't want to "waste" perfectly good stuff. But stuff that is idle with no real plan to put it into use is just another more subtle, kind of waste. @Patty Thanks! I remember hearing your story about moving to a boat and heading to Mexico! It's amazing how serious travel can help realign your priorities - I felt very much the same way after an Outward Bound canoe trip (a month with no showers and a tent for a roof). Maybe it's time for me to do more camping! ;) @Suzie

Exactly! Deciding to dial back our consumer behavior (or not) is completely up to us as individuals.

@Dan

I agree – I think the reason for a lot of clutter is that people don’t want to “waste” perfectly good stuff. But stuff that is idle with no real plan to put it into use is just another more subtle, kind of waste.

@Patty

Thanks!

I remember hearing your story about moving to a boat and heading to Mexico! It’s amazing how serious travel can help realign your priorities – I felt very much the same way after an Outward Bound canoe trip (a month with no showers and a tent for a roof). Maybe it’s time for me to do more camping! ;)

]]>