My father is a minimalist, well even though he doesn't know the word Minimalist😅. He is a farmer who spends most of his time on the farm doing one activity or another. We usually teased him and said, "Dad, why don't you have so much clothes in your box like some of your friends and colleagues"? And he will say what he needs so much clothes for when he will be so occupied with farm work to be wearing them for outings.
Well, he is right. He doesn't need a lot of clothes. All he has are a few outing dresses, a few shoes and some clothes he can wear to the farm but his colleagues seem to think otherwise. Their boxes were always full of expensive clothes, even though most will spend months without it being used.
So, my dad focus his limited time and resources in things that really matters to him which is us, our welfare and our education and he was wise to do that because if he hasn't it is more likely that today I won't even be here writing on the hive because I might never had the opportunity to be educated.
He likes his things well organized which gives room for empty space around the house. He likes to share as little as his last meal with strangers.
Growing up, my parents taught us how to value the little we had, be content, and be happy. They said it is not about how much we have but how content we are with what we have.
Our life was so simple from the chaos around us. We looked after one another and enjoyed our time together.
Even with the little we had, we always found a way to share with those around us that are indeed. They taught us that if we cannot share from the little we are blessed with we might not be able to share even when we have more.
When I started growing, I picked this character from them. I don't like my stuff being clusters, I like them very organized and I value space that comes with that together with peace of mind. Occasionally, I will bring out my clothes box, take out anyone I haven't used in a while and which I'm not likely to use in the nearest future, then give them out to anyone that can use them. The feelings afterwards can be rewarding.
I love buying things but I don't buy things that are not important to me or adding value to me In a great way. So buying for the sake of it is mostly out of my equation.
There is a challenge though, " the impulse buying" and for this, I always plan and go with a budget. Also I don't keep my extra cash where I can easily access it for spending. Before I have an investment idea, what I usually do is put money in a bank for savings without collecting an ATM card for it or link the account with a mobile banking App. This way I avoid spending such money on impulse buying. Once I draw my budget, I usually put the money in a separate account where I can easily access it for the purpose it is intended for.
Then some years back I came across the word minimalist, I was curious to learn about the idea behind it. and the meaning. Afterwards, I just smiled and said well I have always been one I just don't realize it.
There have been times when I have been to the market with friends, and they like buying so many things, which I can say they are just doing for the sake of buying or showing off. They will be wondering why I usually buy few things even if I could afford more.
I have always loved to keep things simple, away from complications and it brings me happiness and peace of mind.
So, if I become a celebrity with a wealthy status.
That could be challenging a little bit but, I will try to make it as simple as possible. Being wealthy can make me practice my minimalistic ideas better. I will be doing my things because it is just by choice and not because of an economic situation. When I do things people already know that spending is not my problem but that is just how I want things to be done.
It will be a great opportunity for me to let my fans know that less is more and show them through my acts, the peace of mind that comes with it. As seeking clarity and peace is paramount to me than wanting for more and more stuff around me. For this to really work, most of my funds will be tied up in investment after I settle my family needs accordingly. As for my family, they already know me by now that I don't own things for owning sake unless they have some special value to my goals. I love my space as tidy and spacious.
I have an eight-month-old son and ever since we have had him. We have consciously bought him only the things he needs. I select his clothes, shoes, toys, and other baby stuff based on what is important, that is how we intend to raise him.
To focus on what matters, to be grateful for life and family, to value the little things of life, and be happy with whatever he has.
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