Less, Less, Less, Less, Less, Less...

Less, Less, Less, Less, Less, Less... At first glance, people might think the point of minimalism is simply  to get rid of material possessions. Eliminating. Jettisoning. Extracting. Detaching. Decluttering. Paring down. Letting go. But thats a mistake. True, removing the excess is an important part of the recipeâ€"but it’s just one ingredient. If we’re concerned solely with the stuff, then we’re missing the larger point. Minimalists dont focus on having less, less, less; rather, we focus on making room for more: more time, more passion, more experiences, more growth,  more contribution, and more contentment. More freedom. And clearing the clutter from life’s path helps us make that room. Minimalism is the thing that gets us past the things so we can make room for lifes important thingsâ€"which arent actually things at all. Subscribe to The Minimalists via email.