Comments on: Go Small Or Go Home: In Praise of Minimalism

By: M.A.E.Son

M.A.E.Son — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:06:29 +0000

Minimalism helped me in many situations I cannot count. It helps you determine what needs to be done, and what shouldn’t be, what should be kept, and what is to be thrown out. I don’t get how impractical people can be these days. It’s not so important to post what you think you realized on facebook when what really matters is that you live it. It’s such a waste of time. Wearing a black jacket just to look good won’t help make a hot sunny day any cooler. The lengths to which people do for looks and the unnecessary complicate life more than it is.

By: Minimal by choice at the fish epic

Minimal by choice at the fish epic — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:07:21 +0000

[...] The resources I’ve found most useful are the Zen Habits blog, mnmlist, The Very Small Closet, and an article on self-reliance at the Art of Manliness. [...]

By: Paralysis of Choice and Benefits of Minimalism « A Geek and his God

Paralysis of Choice and Benefits of Minimalism « A Geek and his God — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:33:32 +0000

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By: Ulf

Ulf — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:04:15 +0000

Thanks Cameron for filling in a few blanks, it was much needed.

Although having regular purges of bits and pieces I’ve accumulated, has been part of my life since very early on (growing up in cramped quarters may be responsible) and never having needed/wanted many belongings, I’ve never quite gotten to where I want to be. This may have just given me the kick up the backside and the focus I needed – thanks again.

@Mike – thanks for asking, I’m in the same boat.

@Michael – throwing her stuff out is a complete “no-go zone”, you’re right, but what if she’s resisting even some of “my” stuff going? With her it’s a combination of having too many belongings (and not letting go) and at times, total clutter. Tact only gets you this far. Don’t get me wrong, I love her dearly, but it’s tough dealing with it at times. If anybody’s out there who’s successfully mastered this, let me know – I’m listening.

“I’ve also learned that I’ll be happier if she has the things she wants…so I only encourage her to ditch the stuff that she never uses and doesn’t have an emotional attachment to”. What if she wants everything she has and is attached to them too…;-) ???

By: Stormbringer

Stormbringer — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:22:34 +0000

I rediscovered this article when I rediscovered my own article on owning too much junk. From there, I realized that I had linked here. I’ve been reading quite a few Minimalist sites, and have a links page assembled for people who want to pursue it further: Personal Productivity, Simplifying, Minimalism at http://stormbringer005.angelfire.com/gtd.html .

By: Lindsey @ The Herbangardener

Lindsey @ The Herbangardener — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:31:13 +0000

I loved your post! In fact, I read it just after I had placed an order online, and almost contacted the company to cancel it! Almost, because it’s actually a gift-type item I can either use myself, or give away. I think, now, it’s slated for giveaway! :-)

Cheers, and thanks for the inspiring read.

Lindsey @ The Herbangardener

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:21:56 +0000

The minimalist lifestyle is one I came to realize fits me best not long ago. Awesome article and website!

By: hailey

hailey — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:29:43 +0000

the last one is loaded with allegory and wisdom. thanks

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:51:40 +0000

I have built a whole company around the ideas in this article. I could not have written a better article myself. Thanks for making it sound so intriguing and worthwhile. It is very hard for some of my customers to grasp this idea as anything but punishment after collecting mounds and storage buildings full of stuff over a lifetime. My wish is for everyone to understand how wonderful it makes you feel to be organized, have only what you need, and what brings you boundless joy!!

Joyfully, Becky Phillips http://www.OrganizedByBecky.com

By: Noah

Noah — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:11:24 +0000

An absolutely life changing book on this topic is “To Have or to Be?” by Erich Fromm. I read it once and filled the dumpster at our old apartment!