Less is More

“We go on multiplying our conveniences only to multiply our cares. We increase our possessions only to the enlargement of our anxieties.”

Less is more...

This phrase may mean differently from person to person. Some may call it minimalism, others define it as living simply or being content with what one has; wanting less; buying only the things we need... de-cluttering... creating more space etcetera, but I guess it leads to having lesser stress, lesser distraction, lesser anxiety, more time and more freedom.

Unfortunately, in today's fast-paced society where consumerism is plastered almost everywhere by advertisers through the mainstream and social media, the hunger and thirst for MORE is pretty much alive. Gadgets, clothing, furniture, things and many more stuff...

Some years ago, the husband and I agreed that we won't be buying anymore things for the house and for ourselves unless it is absolutely necessary. That decision came when while moving in to our new house, we found out that we had quite a lot of things that we never really used or even needed. And we were kind of forced to give them away because we have to create more space.

We had to clear our closets just so our clothes will have more room to breathe. At some point, choosing which things to keep and which ones to let go was difficult. "Oh I bought that for this much, what a waste..." or "No!!! I haven't even worn that!" Even the husband had a hard time letting go of some of his things but it must be done.

Now, there's lesser things to tidy up, not many things getting pushed back in kitchen cabinets and such. And I can say life has been quite good since we became intentional about living a simplistic and a more frugal lifestyle.

Photos my own. Photographed on the Artie Garden Mag, 2014 Edition. No copyright infringement intended. 261022/10:10ph

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