Comments on: My Minimalist Story, Part 1: A Clean Slate

By: Annie

Annie — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:49:00 +0000

It sure is a lot of work to get rid of stuff–that’s why I cheated lol!

By: Welcome, Zen Habits Readers « miss minimalist

Welcome, Zen Habits Readers « miss minimalist — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:31:09 +0000

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By: Katie m. Berggren

Katie m. Berggren — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 04:53:11 +0000

oh my, you have no idea how happy I am to have found you (through Zen Habits). I have such a pull in me to be a fanatical minimalist, and I ache for it – seriously! I think of the clean slate opportunity just as you described it above, and I can not WAIT to discover more of your writings.
I’m a painter – so with painting comes stuff, canvases, paints, sketchbooks and such, not to mention the finished paintings and I have two little boys – all require items. But I do what I can and I love what I do – and I love the minimalistic ideal.
Again, looking way forward to exploring your blog and getting your updates.
Thank you so much!
Sincerely, Katie m. Berggren

By: Crafty Mother

Crafty Mother — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:15:42 +0000

Just found your blog, it’s great. We are moving from UK to France June 2011 and I really want to offload as much stuff as possible. How do you disconnect the emotional feelings – I also can’t get my head around getting rid of stuff that could be useful/needed in my future life therefore saving me money in the long run or am coming at this all wrong from the outset? Btw we have 3 kids to move too!:) Also is your book avail as an e-book? Many many thanks for a great blog.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:09:37 +0000

Our ‘Clean Slate’ came in the form of a Cdn Cross-country move when my sisters house burned down. We went with just 2 vehicles with no trailer, and our youngest 7 children. We’ve collected a few things since but have waaayyy less than we started with 3 years ago, and don’t think we’ll ever go back to that lifestyle. I like this lighter life much better.

By: Joan

Joan — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:05:36 +0000

When my husband and I retired we decided to move to Florida which meant selling the house in Michigan with all its stuff including the basement which had become the place things went when we no longer used them. Overwhelmed, I contacted an auctioneer who decided that an auction was not in the works because I didn’t have enough valuable things, but he offered to do a tag sale which we scheduled two days before the closing on the house. When he was through and before the closing, we did a walk through and the house was EMPTY. When we went to the closing, we had our bags in the car, walked out the door after the closing and started driving to Florida. There are ways to get rid of everything! Now, after 10+ years in Florida, I’m afraid it’s time to let go of “stuff” again.

By: A Year Ago on miss minimalist « miss minimalist

A Year Ago on miss minimalist « miss minimalist — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:10:57 +0000

[...] My Minimalist Story, Part 1: A Clean Slate: I think every minimalist fantasizes about starting over with a clean slate—it seems a heck of a lot easier than the slow (and sometimes painful) process of decluttering the stuff you’ve accumulated over a lifetime. I for one had been decluttering for years, and still seemed nowhere near my goal of living with just the essentials… {read more} [...]

By: miss minimalist

miss minimalist — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:29:55 +0000

Hi S.W.! I carry the usual stuff: cash, cards, keys, cell phone, pen, lip balm, lightweight reusable bag (if I’m going shopping), and sometimes a tiny travel umbrella (often necessary in the UK!). I’ll even bring an energy bar and water bottle if I plan to be out awhile. I use a purse, rather than jacket pockets, since it works all year round.

By: S.W.Orenbuch

S.W.Orenbuch — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:50:48 +0000

What do you carry in your purse on a daily basis (not travel purse)? Do you always wear a jacket so that you can carry extra items?

By: Minimalist Philosophy: To Walk Away, Empty-Handed « miss minimalist

Minimalist Philosophy: To Walk Away, Empty-Handed « miss minimalist — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:29:44 +0000

[...] awhile, some years making more progress than others, but generally continuing on the same path. My latest move (from the US to the UK) was immensely valuable in “releasing” me from my stuff, both physically and [...]