I think the importance of stuff (and lack of it) gets a bit too much attention on minimalist and simple living communities. While getting rid of clutter is a great move, I've always found that behaviors, responsibilities and circumstances determine the complexity of my life to a far greater degree than the amount of possessions I have.
As an example, if I had a demanding career, a kid, a dog, a long commute and a house, my life would be significantly more complex and stressful than it is now, no matter how well organized everything was and how little I owned.
Of course, getting rid of worn out socks and old papers is an easy first step to take, and it can eventually lead to someone switching careers or moving into a smaller apartment. But big choices like choosing not to have kids or breaking ties with a toxic family are rarely discussed from a simple life point of view.
What's the biggest thing not related to stuff that makes your life simpler, or a change you hope to make in the future?
Submitted March 31, 2018 at 06:01PM by permanent_staff https://ift.tt/2uGKQYW
