The Minsumer Movement: A Quiet Revolution: “Don’t buy it!” may be an unusual call to arms, but it has the potential to transform our lives, our society and our planet. Like all revolutions, ours is bred by discontent. We’re sick of being slaves to debt and keeping up with the Joneses. We’re tired of working [...]
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I’ve been interviewed countless times over the past year, and frequently asked “What is minimalism?” More often than not, the reporter is looking for something dramatic, something newsworthy, something extreme. And more often than not, my answer disappoints them. Why? Because in my opinion, minimalism is not about being radical or awesome or extraordinary. It’s not about [...] Earlier this week, I blogged about an interview with minimalist actor Vincent Kartheiser. One of the comments made by the interviewer, however, struck me as odd. After Vincent described the simplicity of his abode, and how he was making a sink out of a rock, the interviewer said it was “not very woman-friendly.” (You can [...] In a previous post, I confessed my love of grand, empty spaces (Minimalist Confession: I’m an Empty Space Junkie). Unfortunately, while visiting European castles over the last few months, I’ve discovered that grand spaces are rarely empty. On the contrary, they’re usually stuffed with paintings, tapestries, gold gilt decor, and enough furniture to stock a [...] In the spirit of Minsumerism, I wanted to share with you one of my favorite internet videos: The Story of Stuff, by writer and activist Annie Leonard. It’s a brilliant, 20-minute, stick-figure documentary about the life cycle of material goods. The video explores the environmental and social issues of our current model of consumption, and calls [...] One step at a time. I don’t always have the time (or inclination) to set aside a few hours for decluttering. At the same time, I like to feel that I’m making progress in ridding my home of useless things. My solution: the One-A-Day Declutter. It’s super-easy, super-fast, and most importantly, keeps me going [...] (Photo: wasoxygen) I’m starting this blog to explore the joys and challenges of a minimalist lifestyle. I truly believe that having less stuff can lead to a happier life, and would like to discover that elusive point of “just enough.” Along the way, I hope to create a site where fellow aspiring minimalists can [...] |
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