We Are All Minimizing Something

“The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it.” - Plutarch

“Oh, I could never be a minimalist.” I’ve heard it a thousand times.

When I do, I first ask myself, “I wonder what misconception would bring someone to think that?” And second, I think to myself, “But you already are a minimalist. We are all minimizing something.”

Our resources are finite. We can’t have it all and we can’t do it all. Everyday, we trade our lives for something.

When I became minimalist, I found more time for the things that I love.
When I became minimalist, I found more money for things of true worth.
When I became minimalist, I found more energy for things of lasting value.
When I became minimalist, I found more focus for things that brought real meaning.
When I became minimalist, I found more opportunity to pursue my greatest potential.

Intentionally or unintentionally, we are all minimizing something. I just chose to minimize the physical possessions that were adding no value to my life.

Image: visual panic