Extreme Green: Minimalist Lives With Just 50 Things
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Editor: Michael Bloecher
January 20, 2012 - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
I want to get to this level. I'm tired of owning stuff.
zyxwfish 2 years later have u downsized?
I can help you get rid of stuff. You have any iPods? Bycicle? Shoes?
Slowly purging my stuff too. It’s soo freeing. Plus I’m planning on selling it all so it’s also extra cash
try being homeless. You won't be tired very long.
@@076657 bicycle
He looks younger now as a minimalist than he was in his old pictures living in luxury.
The excessive items were probably eating his life force.
Yes he looks younger now, but being over weight makes everybody looks older as he used to be.
@@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 Not all women. Dogs are awesome friends, as Im sure you would agree. Peace!
Less stress
Very interesting, good job.
hard to understand why anyone would be mad because someone else wants less.
You might want something, but you're spouse doesn't have to want the same thing. She didn't want that life for herself.
Bhrigu Aneja
Then she has to work by herself 😂
Really? You find that hard to understand? One day your husband pays for a pony the next day doesn't even have a computer to respond to your email.
I agree, the wife needs to work for the money she wants. Sadly this is not how marriages are seen by women.
@@076657His wife sure needs to work and have her own money, but together with her, he still needs to provide a roof, food and education to his children
Most of us live in the other extreme: consumerism. I think his extreme is probably closer to happiness.
your comment rings so true with me
Right. And the ending of the marriage speaks volumes. My husband and my daughter have lived in a beautiful spacious 2 bdrm, an Expedition, (briefly), now a small apartment, and working on building a tiny house in the future. We reside in a big city however. The loss of material items although difficult, brought us closer not further apart. While 50 things is a bit extreme for us, downsizing and focusing on not being consumed with stuff, has been a great choice for our lives. When your love runs deeper than possessions, it's amazing the amount of luxuries you can deal without.. Again, this is what works for us.
What it shows is the person he married didn't marry for love. So actually this was a greater purge than just material possessions. It purged a woman who didn't really love him. He could be wasting his life away on her.
i think it's probably more complicated than that. he changed his whole way of life. i think he did it for a good reason and seems very happy, but it sounds like it was abrupt and not what she thought she was getting into. he has no bills. he lives in a family member's house for trade. these are all good things, but for a lot of people that would be too much. even in my most minimal dreams i have a bed, a (can be small) house of my own, and 7 pairs of underwear.
Noah- Amen! Well said.
I think he is teaching his children a valuable lesson, stuff doesn't equal happiness.
Zara Killeen _ No stuff doesn't equal happiness either.
No...His son wants his "space" Which means stuff
@@haroldbottom3474 he doesn't want DAd to live in his room.
Now is the time to teach them about FOODSTAMPS sir!!!
He is selfish!!!you are selfish sir.
Really? No. This is obsessive compulsivness. It isn't healthy and it cost his children dearly, namely their family. He needs therapy, possibly antidepressants. And if he isn't mentally ill he is just a selfish prick.
I think most all Americans could live with a lot less thus preserving our earth for future generations. Like they say, "only in America do people park their $60,000 car out in the driveway, wasting away in the weather, so they can store $600 worth of unused junk in their garages",
We also do that in Canada.
watch: The Story of Stuff
They work 80 hrs weeks to keep their pets in luxury! LOL but sad
stringbender57: How nice that you can afford a $60K car. How nice of you to advertise it on TH-cam.
@@robinlillian9471 Some people are Winners. Apparently that is NOT you!
I'll tell you guys something; growing up, I had everything. You name it, I had it. My father had great jobs: Real Estate broker, Insurance broker. He gave us the best anyone could have; my mother had mink coats and big diamonds, a massive collection of clothes and expensive shoes. My sister and I had toys upon toys upon toys. We wanted something, we just pointed and we got it.
You would think this lifestyle would put an impression on us very early on that money is everything and our possessions defined who we were. My sister and I are now in our mid 20's, and live the life of minimalists. I can fit everything I own into 3 boxes; and I'm still trying to get down to my bare basics.
My parents wonder how their kids can live without so much or how we could be content with almost nothing when we grew up with everything you could possibly imagine having. Oh, well. Minimalism is a grand lifestyle!
Yeah people don't realise that true contentment and happiness is in our adventures, connections with others, service and experiences, not in stuff which you quickly become bored with.
Julia Klauser i also think so.
You got your fill of materialism in childhood and wanted for nothing. To realize you can be just as happy with less is a great priviledge and I'm happy for you!
At some point you realise life is short and making memories is more important than owning"stuff"
It's good that you came from a very wealthy family and had everything.
I would like to have all that money, but I would like to still be somewhat minimal and spend it differently.
I'd spend the money on tithing, a good debt-free eduacation for my children and me, and the rest of my family, any licenses or any thing needed to conduct business, eating healthy food, since a satiating carb and fat filled, non-nutritive burger is $1, but a nutritious, beautiful salad is $10-15 a pop.
I'd get healthy and maintain it, by having money to fix my teeth and spend on healthcare, etc.
I'd also spend money on traveling the world, and the very basic expenses associated with that, like the inevitable cost of a visa, a passport, transportation, and good food, clean water, decent lodging, and emergencies, like any money needed to accommodate a flight cancellation or such.
Stuff, materialistic possessions, cannot replace the joy of seeing and enjoying God's great creation of the world and being healthy enough to do it, with the people that you love and the people that God puts in your path.
look at his face there is some shine, in the old ones it was not there, and he is happy thats whats important.
Insaan insaan I noticed that too!
Kind of sad that not a single person in his family seems to support his life choices. He isn't harming anyone, unless by "harm" you mean "not paying for their extras".
Yes, because an own room for the teenage son is such an "extra". Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of minimalism and try to pratice it, but this guy is being selfish. He's putting himself before anybody else in the family. Only because he thinks he's doing it the right way, it doesn't mean that his kids have to conform to it.
He does go further than I would personally. But I will say this: Kids are not in charge. Parents make these decisions until such time as a kid turns 18 or gets emancipated. My main thought was about his parents and sister, though. Why critique a life choice that clearly makes him happy? They are not harmed.
biscuitdave I could call it a light judgment. It doesn't mean you dislike someone it just means you think it's silly or a bit extreme, something most people do to some degree on anything they disagree with. You can see someone with tons of tattoos and wacky clothes and think it looks horrible yet also think it does not matter. They can do whatever they want regardless if we think it looks silly.
CruzzioXT there are already enough teens in this society who live in abundance, so why is it wrong if this man wants to raise his kids minimalistic ?
EBlueProductions
It is wrong when the father is limiting the quality of his sons life. How is the boy supposed to bring a girl over when he doesn't even have his own room? He isn't doing his son a favor. Minimalism is about stripping down the unnecessary, not the necessary.
Love people and use possessions. Don't love possessions and use people.
Lol you must listen to the Minimalists podcast
@@scottiemanners 👋. I really don't listen to podcasts. I was taught that saying by my very wise Father 💞.
Sad when people stay in relationships when they don't share the same values
He did the best thing he could do - he is free now and not a slave to this sick system anymore! Well done 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Robin Hood, he made the best choice. Running an illegal business is dangerous, and his family was looking at the benefits while he wanted a clean conscious. You can't satisfy everybody 😉.
I'm with him on the radical minimalism, but it works better when you are single.
This is why I want to always stay single:) People always feel sorry for me for not having a boyfriend, but I am truly the happiest right now :) The freedom is incredible!
jklfds85. That’s me! My brother is married with three kids; they never have any money and are always struggling! Yet he thinks I’m weird for being happily single!
It's a shame that the family doesn't support his decision. I'm sure they liked him a lot better when he had several homes and loads of money to shower everyone with. Really sad. His kid is learning important life lessons.
Of course they did humans are selfish sacks of fucking elephant shit all they want is money
I'm minimalism my wife is not.
Its all fine.
I am a minimalist and this is where I am headed, once my son is older. I can still live with a lot less. I think it's harder for a female, because we are expected to have a stylish new wardrobe with all the fixin's every week, makeup, hair and the perfect Pottery Barn home. SO not me. This is inspiration.
@Stuxnet HomeGroup I came back to this video and found my comment. Yes, it was all my own expectations. I gave that all up and it's lovely!
I thought this guy was really great and had an enlightened view of the world! Sad that his family can't see that. I've purged A LOT of unnecessary crap from my life, but I still have a little more to go. Having less has been very helpful for my mind. I get stressed in cluttered environments.
Me too. I can't focus in a cluttered space.
I too am an extreme Minimalist.
Brother Mike you make me smile.
I love this guy. Watched this video a year ago and now i can fit everything I own minus my car into a black duffel bag and so happy. My family cannot understand how I'm so happy with so little 😊
I go nervous when I see too many stuff at home, so inevitably and unconsciously I have been a minimalist all my life.
Anything extreme is usually not good in the long run. Finding a happy balance is key to happiness. Minimalism is a great way to live but it's not for everyone. Plus, everybody has their own limits and views on level of minimalism best for their own level of comfort.
I have less than 50 like Mike, that is my comfort level.
But what you said is right, to each is own.
It's about getting rid of all the extra crap that you don't need.
Gen'kalovesmakeup it’s difficult to not be extreme when you are passionate about something..
I have way more, but my stuff do not own me and that's important. I went through extremes but now always strive for balance as said, I believe that's the key
The JOY in this mans face is contagious. He is so much happier! Unfortunately he looks happier than when be was married.
Probably because that gold digging cow left him.
@@JESUS_Is_KING573 Amen to that! Her vows were not till death do us part but till the money runs out lol.
@@patriciaking7892 Typical modern woman.
If greed didn’t exist, we could all live like this. Sharing resources with our neighbors and family, or even time being a caregiver to someone like how he did for his nephew.
This guy is a total bad-ass of simplicity! Where is he now? What does he do now?
I knew the wife was out before they said anything. His family is seems critical. They probably miss the lavish gifts he use to provide. Understand he said his illegal gambling work was unsustainable. What do they want? for him to go to prison? The son must want to get a job and his own place. The minimalist looks healthier now. That stress is gone.
Perhaps his family's leaving him was a blessing and a curse. Money and a lack of it, really shows you who's really down for you, and who's not. It just goes to show what they actually value, and consider important.
Seems a little over board, especially when you have a family to support. I think he could have reach a happy medium by just down sizing to a smaller home and getting rid of maybe 50% of his belongs.
I have been in your shoes,both places,12 properties a lot of luxury, now a senior with very very little,all is cool! You have My support, best of luck!😊
A bit extreme, borrowing feels like a cheat because it could say you need that item often enough. However if it's a once in awhile thing it could be seen like renting an item there is no point in owning. Also sounds like one is trying to hard by denying items he could use to have some magic number. I'm all about sliming back yet there are clothes, bedding, pots pans, dishes, tools, home care, cleaning items, tech like a laptop, phone etc.. no photo albums, paperwork?
I think one can be practical without going too far because NOT having enough basic useful items can make life harder as well. I likely could fit everything I like, use and need in a small room.
He looks so happy
Congrats Mike. Your children are learning from your example. I'm inspired.
For me, having less stuff = having more freedom.
Which I think is true for the most part. However, not enough of the right items can make life harder so a good balance needs to be found.
I love this, I have become a minimalist and my wife has become a hoarder and it drives me crazy as I'm sure it does her.
Less “Things” More “Thinks”! He is definitely teaching a valuable but painful reality to his kids. I was born in India and have seen many people live in the deepest parts of rural India where minimalism is a way of life. It is extremely difficult to be minimalist and this is despite the fact that I often realize that we are on a journey and like all journeys, the lesser the baggage, the easier the journey!
Smart guy, I wish there were more people like him in this world.
I just commented on another video that I downsized my shoes to just 3 pairs and that it made me feel light and now this guy shows up and one-ups me with 2 pairs and I'm like -_-
KIDS ONLY NEED SOMEONE TO BELIEVE IN THEM ...
TO TELL THEM ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE...
ALWAYS TRUST YOUR INTUITION...
AND HOW TO LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY...🌻💞
Kids only need love, food and a place where to sleep.
It's what we all need really! 😍
And education :)
Ultimately only love - love will take care of it all (meaning, love will lead to food, will lead to a bed and a roof, will lead to education, etc.)
So true.. life is simple but most make it complicated
Exercise too
She was in love with his money not him.
that's not necessarily true or fair. Like he said, he became a completely different person. And if YOU want to become a hermit or nun or something, that is fine, but it is not fine to make that decision for another adult.
Would you be happy if your life partner threw away everything you own and expect that you keep one t shirt and a pair of socks?
komer west 💯 and I find this fucked up on so many levels.
I mean, he doesn't have any dishes or cleaning supplies, so he probably didn't do either of those things. He doesn't own any creative outlets, or books, or even a TV, so he seems kinda dull to be around (hard to find anything to talk to him about). I guess he has knowledge of organic growing, but that's about it.
@@tbaker4171 He probably washes his personal things and housecleans with his relatives things and maybe his relative has a radio and have you ever heard of the library, it has things like books etc. He does have a cell, so he would at least have ONE bill and he can access internet for info.
If people do only half of what he did, we will have less stress and struggles.
"I don't agree with it." I'm fascinated by people's belief that family/friends have to live the way they are most comfortable with. It seems so incredibly selfish. Who cares? If he's not harming anyone and he's happy, be supportive. Its what families are supposed to do.
It's the same line people use on their gay relatives. "I don't agree with it."
One wonders what their agreement has to do with anything.
The funny thing is he is happy. He is connected with his kids maybe for the first time. While he was a slave to the dollar, he probably was detached mentally, emotionally and physically from his family while his missus got all those benefits and the lifestyle. His kids will be fine, They had a little hardship but they might have learned some great lessons. There is nothing certain in life. He looks like a man that loves life, what is a better example for your children than that.
I would love to see an update on this guy's life.
It's amazing when you realize how much stuff and space you actually Need. Also much attachment we have to stuff we dont need. It feels good to release it. Stuff comes and goes like currency. When stuff can't flow, it's resistance. Just like money flows in and out. Abundance isn't How much stuff one has. It's about getting what you need when you need it. One can be abundant without having much because it's irrelevant to them. Our material items typically cause stress and limit our freedom. The less stuff and the less space, the less it costs to maintain. The more time and freedom one can have. We create our reality
The government must be sad about him because he's not getting taxed... And banks are more depressed of his life because he doesn't have credit card
Mike is onto something! I love seeing how he spends time getting in touch with his inner guidance. As he continues to get in touch with that part and fine tunes he will know exactly what is right for him and ultimately for everyone he supports!
If more people would life like this the world would be a better place
ManofMorbihan, you're right 👌. It's coming to that lifestyle by force and not choice. People are going to be at economically forced to give up the bling-bling for the necessities. I'm already there 😉.
He got all he wanted , over and above what most will ever experience. Traveled 18 months! Etc etc ... Wanted a change and got that too. It’s all about him .
Now this is great. Its true that Owning stuff is not happiness and will not bring it! I would like now to hear from a ridiculously wealthy person to explain why they (Think they) need so much.... Look up 'abandoned mansions' Its an eye opener!
i admire what this man has done. He seems free and happy. Do we really ever own anything or do we just use stuff? Do we even own our name?, can we prove it?
So true...
Cris321, we don't own our name. I'm all belongs to the government 💯.
I totally understand this guy, i’m on a pad to extreme minimalism myself for a few years, it’s a long road with ups and downs, i don’t know if i end up with 50 items but i hope in the end it will fit in a few backpacks and a couple of small furniture.
you can just tell - he is genuinely happy without all life's bells and whistles. Respect!
I need an update on this please
We all over spend. Hate he lost his family, but happiness sometimes comes at a cost. In term, we can do without all the luxuries we tend to buy
I'm glad his wife got out of it and moved on to make her own life. The world is full of men.
@@Jibbie49 he's happy and she should find happiness. Life goes on👍.
I am at the beginning of my minimalist journey. And it's really challenging and at the same time, I am disgusted with how much crap I have. I have kept them in my rooms and many of them I have not touched for 3 years or more...
Watching this video, it has inspired me. I can't say that I can live with 50 personal belongings but to do away with even 50% of my existing stuff - boy, that would be awesome❤️
I think having a number goal isn't realistic, because everyone has different hobbies and needs. If you don't have a hobby or a certain job you may not need much. However, if you like to hike, camp, photography, etc you may need things just for that. What is a better way is to just look at your stuff and say I haven't used this in a year. I need to get rid of it. Like you I have things that have been sitting around for a long time. Those things need to find another home.
The only thing sad about this is the media’s little spin on it to make him look crazy. He’s amazing. Good on him from moving away from materialism
"Not even a TV". Lol as if that was some basic thing to have in a house.
I think that only when you start being minimalistic you realize how over blessed we are for God. We've got plenty of things, useful things and also things that we don't need. Definitely we become more spiritual.
In 2020 are you still extreme minimalist..caN we have update if you do please
As a parent I am so proud of you, your kids should be grateful. Less is more. I hope to get to this level before my kids are teenagers. we are working on it. Thanks for sharing. You are a blessing to your kids. They will understand hopefully in future. I am so sorry you lost your wife.
I am glad that he's looking for a bigger place. The kids need their privacy.
Please do an update on this man! I love this!
A bed is still only one thing. Or a matress at least.
never own anything you can't walk away from in the next 30 minutes
Scott M i've never seen the movie but i agree with the quote.
Am I the only person that can’t imagine living a life with just 50 things.? I think I would pick 46 books and I’m not sure what the other items would be
a good realization. I am on my way to minimalize wordly possesions specially cothes!!
Moving day is going to be a breeze instead of a several hour thing and weeks to put your life back in order. Yeah, maybe he could have a few more things but I'm pretty sure he will never overdue it again.
Own less, Experience more :D
down to 160 items, still trying to work towards it. Easily possible, but ofcourse, sacrifices do have to be made.
Why 140? Why not...130? Or 440? Or 40? I don't understand this fascination with "number of items" or to work on that as as a goal. Is it not better to say-" I will have only what I need and find useful"???? Which for each person could be a different number, as all our lives are different!!!!! My take away from all this is to purge, purge purge until I have only things that are useful in my life. I cannot set a number, as my life continues to evolve and my needs change. I think as long as I have the awareness , and I carry it with me all the time, the number of items is irrelevant.
misheardanimefreak I itemised all of my belongings just for the hell of it, and figured out that I had 447 possessions. I am now down to approximately 170 and that is including all clothing items. I feel so much better and lighter getting rid of things that were useless. There are certain things that I will never get rid of; like my family history/photos, my dogs' ashes, high school yearbooks, etc.
We need more people like him in the world! Suck it up family and learn the meaning of being less materialistic! You should be following his example
Im new into minimalism, i still have hundreds stuff and im still on decluttering. I have no financial problem, i didnt realize i been a minimalism. I been practicing minimalism like not buying unecessary stuff or spend money for unimportant things. I think its easy to be a minimalism when you are single. After you have a partner or kids it must be more challenging.
He’s an extremist
One extreme to another
Balance is the key 🔑
“Once you travel”.... well said.
Good job bro!
Very Inspiring! this is my goal to get to this level. Amazing!
He is NOT what minimalistic living is about. He says, it's been "very, very painful for my children." His own kid said he'd like to live some place he feels comfortable going into the kitchen. That poor kid. This guy just went from one way of living where he put himself first to another way of living where he put himself first. Also, he said 'a few more pairs of underwear would be nice.' Seriously...minimalism is not about denying yourself and making life harder on yourself. It's not about focusing on having a certain number of things. It's not about making your family unhappy. Ugh. This guy is why people don't understand minimalism.
I agree. I strive for minimalism, but minimalism is about reducing life's unnecessary things to increase happiness. As a Christian materialism distracts me from God. Living a simple life is less of a burden on the entire family. When you have a lot of stuff you spend a lot of time maintaining it. One thing you have to watch out for in minimalism is becoming addicted to it. You can make that your focus just like materialism. I think Jesus said it best when he told us to be content. Paul said it best when he said be content in any given situation.
I think it's "his" way of minimalism. It's different from person to person, I guess. Some go for 100 things, others less, others more. What's important is that you are happy with what you have and a sense of contentment. His kids though, probably didn't really have a choice since they're with him. For them, they would want a little bit more but he mentioned he's working on getting an apartment which shows he is also considerate to his kids. I think he is on a phase (including the fasting and all that), I guess that's why he isn't understood by many. :)
Your comment eloquently explains what was going through my mind as I was watching this. Either way...consumerism or extreme minimalism the focus is one stuff; either having it or not having it, and neither is healthy. I am not what I would think of as a minimalist, at least not intentionally. I just have never liked having stuff and find it mostly irritating when I can't just easily pack up my truck and move somewhere new. IMO minimalism is about having what you need and what evokes a feeling of happiness, and not focusing life on buying or keeping that which you don't need or [really] want.
Camille Michiko Gica
Well
I understand him
I ‘fast’ too
People who have looked at and who understand nutrition will understand him too.
The more stuff I have the more burdened I feel.
There is freedom in having less.
Think he’s great
He is somehow happier tho than before he has all those previous things,
and has realizations that it was really kinda extreme,
Yes ,it should always be in moderation,
Was it worth losing his family?
been living out of suitcase for a year now in Japan, wish i had 50 things!
The freedom and happiness one gets when having less possessions is priceless, talking from experience. One learns to see and appreciate the little things, things that matters. One learn the value of things and that’s when we realize material things are junk.
please do an update!!!
He is seemed so calm and contented.
He looks genuinely happy. :)
Everybody is talking about how his family got spoiled or whatever like their wrong for being upset. Seriously? You wouldn't be upset at 17 years old having to share a room with your dad? Or if your wife decided to just quit working and say good luck? That level of invasion of privacy and disregard for your family is ridiculous.
Considering I move cities to and fro... and live off a 30KG bag. I feel so good to say I am on the right footstep .Good to see your video 👍🏻
He taught the wife a big lesson. Life is real. There are ups and downs. Life is not always heaven or always hell. He talked about his divorce with a big smile
on his face, like he glad she divorced him. Hahaha
He admits he caused his game terrible pain and was cruel. The guy needs help. He is mentally ill.
he made a extremely great decision. his family should support him.
He is searching, spiritual searching. He is on the right path and I think he will find the middle-way. Never go to extremes!
It is kind of funny because minimalist people like him just play the same kind of game as the materialist, instead of trying to have the most he is trying to have the least and then show how less he has, in both ways i don't think it really has sense. As long as you use what you have it is fine isn't it ?
Everybody have their own opinion and I might not agree with it, but respect it. But to me he genuinely looks happy, relieve and yes less is more and I'm working on my own path as well...slowly but surly getting there..
I just started my journey a year ago. I own so much clothes and shoes and makeup bcus I worked retail and had huge discounts. I was thinking i would be preparing for the dark times of not been able to buy anything. I clutter sooo muchhh! I was miserable everytime i entered my room! I felt like i was missing air in my own room. So i decided i needed to change bcus i felt overwhelmed with so much things around me. I got rid of half of my stuff! I gave them as gifts and some were donated. I wish i would get rid of more but I have this mentality of the poor girl that was the only one dress badly within her friends and classmates. So it’s really hard for me to get rid of all the new things i haven’t wear. I just decided as the things wear off and finish I will get rid of them. I’m going on my own pace. It has take me 2 years to get rid of everything I have had an excess of. But I’m so happy with how having less had made me feel. I’m changing little by little!
Phone with no charger? He may have only 50 things, but he lives with other people who supply things he needs/wants. Zero bills? Is food, hygiene products and medicine free where he lives?
Two decorative items in the bathroom that aren't his. He expects believe us to think those are owned by his teenage sons??
Also, what if there's a serious health issue. How is he going to afford taking his kids for medical care?
That said, kudos to him for the changes. He looks better.
I must be one of a few who thinks he simply didn't think a head regarding how this would end. Honestly, in my opinion, this could have been done without being so EXTREME and breaking up his family.
Some thief out there is very disappointed after breaking into his home.
wow what an amazing feat!
What is important is having things that let your soul flourish. As Marie Kondo calls it, "spark joy" or tokimeku in Japanese. The guitar his son kept is an example of a soul-flourishing item because if you spend time creating music and it makes you happy, that's letting more of your passion and uniqueness come out into the physical world. If an item steals away from your soul or life force, it takes more than it gives back, whether it's money, time or happiness for example this might be a collection of ugly shoes that are for a special occasion you may never have, clothes that fit badly or don't flatter your personality, or a craft kit you've never used or enjoyed.
That sounds like a nice way to live
Thank you for talking about minimalism.
I have begun my own journey into minimalism to save my sanity with just possessing too many things stops energy from flowing through your home. By that I mean positive energy. Asians would call it qi. just having less around me makes me function as a healthier more productive person and I am happier with less.
I love this!
I do agree with some comments here that this is selfishness. If you want to live this way, that’s great but that decision needs to be made before you have kids.
Interesting video...and yes...he did seem to get younger looking as he had less...challenge to balance it with kids and family...we all lean as we go along.
You can see he has found inner peace and happiness living this way...
I have 50 things on my desk alone.
Yep totally understand that had a wonderful boyfriend who was an aerospace engineer and I'm totally a minimalist the best thing about him was he agreed that being a minimalist is a lot less stressful the worst thing was : he wasn't willing to give up his. Image. Worried about what his friends would think his coworkers would say even though he told me he would be a lot happier
I think a bit extreme ,its nice to have things that make a house a home,tools to make and repair .
well done if your happy most important thing.
He makes an ant look hoardy.