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We all start somewhere, whether it be our "lavishly impulsive" lifestyle choices or the first step towards a minimalistic lifestyle.
If I have to talk about myself and the beginning of my minimalistic journey, then I'll have to say that it's been quite a while. From the many experiences and events over the years, it's really tough to pick out a day and date where I was at the crossroads; one where I decided to take the very simple and minimal path ahead.
For me it was more of a process, a process of slowly building a habit, to adapt and attune myself to a life full of ups and downs, a life full of uncertainty. Embracing a minimalistic lifestyle, relying on the bare minimum, were the only options I had from time to time, and to be honest, I'm glad it turned out that way.
And I guess that is exactly why I look for balance, no matter where I go or what I do, balance will always be numero uno. It really doesn't take much to be truly happy in life.
Yet, whether there were difficulties or not, I still managed to spend my time and resources on some very unnecessary things, quite early on.
Yes, I was quite young back then, probably in my early teens, and we were "allowed" to make mistakes and to be fairly reckless at that age; yet, I still do sometimes regret a lot of my past decisions from back then. The way I splurged the money I made back then, it was just unnecessary, all spent on things that are temporary and would never make a difference.
Even though that lifestyle was short-lived; the thing that stuck was the grind mindset, the hustler that was born. The difference was that back then I was hustling to make money just to waste it.
Fortunately, soon after I began to realize that these things really meant nothing, all this material and all the collection of fancy gizmos, it was all just a damn loop. That made me realize, that my purpose isn't here, my goal was something different. Even though I still don't know what my purpose and goal in life really is, the plan for now is to accumulate, build and grow, try my best at least, and then see where it all takes us. While also maintaining a low-key and minimalistic lifestyle, as I progress ahead.
Along the way I did face some hurdles, obstacles that ended up pushing me off track, for which my learning and accumulation process was hindered. It was around 2015 when I experienced that little "downfall" of mine; because of serious health issues I had to take some time off from the grind.
And when I had recovered, it was time to start over again, because every little thing and every relation that was built before the downfall, everything and everyone went their separate ways. We did gain some ground soon enough, with our little startup, the one I talked about in one of my previous posts. Sadly, as many of you know, that little startup of ours ended up failing too.
Alas, soon enough I starting rolling solo. Making a habit out of my minimalistic choices, investing in myself and my growth, while also trying my best to build up a network full of like-mined people, the type of people who in some measure, share the same minimalistic ideology.
For now, sacrifices have to made, and compromise is necessary...
"For it is better to bend a little, than to break" - Anonymous
This is true, I repeat, this is true to its core. But we often do not understand what makes us happy. Like we are speaking of minimalism in life to be happy, but when we are defining it, our subconscious mind is making it 'all-inclusive', cause deep down, greed exists. And this is where we are failing to comprehend the gist of a minimalistic happy life.
Anyway, about the image, it's in perfect position......think about the line above the photo, if you can manage a seat in a crowded bus like the one you are in, it's enough to be happy for the time being. And I believe you were :p :p
That's the task, to search for the source of true happiness. For some it may be family and friends, for some a vacation every now and then, and for some its the collection of material. All of these things include a dose of "happiness", but from person to person one is more important than the other.
Of course I was happy, but the credit also goes to my impeccable timing and the bus stand that I chose. Dhaka has taught me well when it comes to the art of bus hunting. 😂
I think it's not individual items but a collection of all necessary. Complete happiness lies in having what's necessary and our attitude toward what we already have. Since we can't be truly happy with just a few things and we can't have them all at the same time, as your context suggests, minimalism is the key- a dose of everything but at an absolute-necessary level. Our desire for 'things' play a crucial role in determining this 'level,' and it can be regulated in the most fruitful way when we practice the art of sacrifice. You mentioned them all in your post; it's quite compact yet all-inclusive. Thanks for bringing that to us.
I want to believe selecting the last row has one specific intent, to monitor all the babezz that hop in and get off, eh? 😂😂
That's where the sacrifice is, and also the lesson; you can't and you never will have it all. Because, just as you feel like you're closing in towards the end of the list, your impulsive choices and lack of self-discipline hands you another list of unnecessary things to take care of.
Nah, I was too tired for such activities, I went back there for a little snooze. 😂
Exactly bhai, we are the savages. 😂
Savages indeed, still carrying around our caveman-ish traits. 💀
True, It takes nothing to be happy, hurdles comes into our life sometimes, and we rise again, truly, young age, can only tell one to spent and keep spending all his earning but it good to keep minimalism when we realized ourselves.
I say true happiness can only be found once you've lost it all, almost. A hard reset is required, and we then start to recognize the things that actually deserve our love and attention.
True, thank you for saying this @riz611
You are welcome.
I think that we all have parts of our journey like this where we lose people along the way, it's a sign of growth so don't take it personally.
I'm kind of in the same boat at the moment. I travel light and find that most of the things I thought I needed I really don't. I've become a bit of a nomad now and feel a lot lighter as a result.
Failure is inevitable through life but it's not the end - you got up and did it again and I've just got up after another failed business venture, but we just have to keep trucking and start over. They say the law of averages isn't discriminatory so at some stage the odds will change and be in your favour, you just have to believe it!
Sometimes I just go back, a little throwback; I just have a feeling, as if I've probably done something wrong, for which things resulted in such a way.
I'm trying my best to let go or at least tone down a few fairly unnecessary things. Things that don't require the amount of attention I tend to give. For now the focus is to remain low-key and slowly build myself up again. I need to bring back that energy and the positive vibes back in action.
I surely do believe, and I have faith, that one day the odds will surely be in my favor, our favor.
Thanks for dropping by and for this lovely little comment, Emma. Much love.🖤🥃
You are most welcome, just hang in there and build and grow 🦋
ON ITTT. ❤️
Yes, I have to agree that it is more of forming a good habit and making a conscious effort, and before you know it, it all comes naturally.
Investing in yourself is one of the best decisions you could make. I think after that, it's like you find your tribe and your tribe finds you:)
Thanks for your #KISS
I enjoyed it 😉
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YESSS, that's the plan, also quite hopefully the result we achieve in the end.
I do see it steering that way. Slowly I am getting to meet newer people with whom I share quite a few similarities, especially when it comes to our perspectives and mindset.
Perhaps building good habits is a process. And it would always be successful when combined with commitment and self-discipline. It was a nice read my friend.
It surely is a process, to build a habit and to maintain it, the process must go on.
This right here, being dedicated towards maintaining a streak of good habits, is what keeps us on track in the long run.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I thank you for dropping by and for sharing your thoughts. Do take good care of yourself. 🎆
The pleasure is mine, my dear friend. I enjoyed reading your content as it discusses about how life is and I could relate with you. I hope you are having a great day and take good care of yourself, too.
I thank you once again, you're just too kind. I hope you're doing good as well, living life well, surrounded by your loved ones.
Take care now. 🖤
I am slowly tidying up my space and getting rid of all unnecessary clutter. I can’t believe how much stuff I collected over the years. As I grow older I realise that less is really more. More space for energy to flow 💙
It surely is. Less is enough, it's all we require.
That's the way and that's the goal. 🖤