it sounds like it’s just ‘harder to let go’ because you’ve become more intentional and the things you have now are much more meaningful. and that is fine.

I think this middle ground is where there is the most freedom. And that's what I wanted out of minimalism to begin with.

Love that Orca sweater!!!!!!!!

I totally agree with you (like almost every single time 😅), I don't consider myself to be a minimalist but I do own the least amount of things among the people I know and you've been an important inspiration to me through this journey. I also think that, when done consistently, minimalist and intentional living does take you towards acquiring less and, therefore, decluttering less

I spent most of my life accumulating stuff and now that I’m getting older I’m declutterring things, it’s a slow process. I’m also becoming more mindful about what I bring into my life and home.. I have watched pretty much all your videos now, going back years and have found them both inspirational as well as educational. 👍🌹

I agree on minimalist with you. For me I felt minimalist too harsh for me and  would destroy some of my creativity. Once I realized this I am okay,  I check my sewing area often to keep the clutter out.

I have been watching your videos about decluttering and minimalist life stye . It has helped me a lot. Helped me realize use what you have got first then buy more . It is has helped me not to spend money on useless things . So I thank you 😊

Well, I'm glad you still identify as a minimalist even it isn't always in the foreground. You do live with minimal items and seek simplicity. And your videos about it help me, too! You make a great point about needing to practice letting go. It's hard. Trying to hold on and manage and control is how we try to feel secure. And we REALLY hold on to that!

Thanks for sharing your thought process! I define "letting go" often as "letting go of a DESIRE" ...not WANTING things🙈 in the first place. We get so many inspirations nowadays and it's easy to feel you "need" something in order to be happy or feel fulfilled or complete somehow. A nice piece of clothing or the "perfect" breakfast bowl or cushion 😂...
I love getting inspired but I try to use my low buy or no buy attitude  to get more creative!  
Using or rearranging my own stuff. Or often just storing some things away instead of adding new ones! All in all I feel I don't have to label my lifestyle! I enjoy the things I own and will definitely declutter unused items.
Well...hitting 60 this month cannot be all for nothing😂 some wisdom I might say comes with age...hopefully 😂

In five months two of my brothers died.  One brother was one snd a half years older than me and just yesterday my brother who was eight years younger than me died.  We lived together on the same two acres in seperate RV trailers.  Older brother had a heart attack and younger brother died from cancer.  But, my brother's had so many things and now I must dispose off all they had.  There is so much to get rid of that it seems hopeless.  There were also trailers on the property that once were lived in but became storage trailers.  Now, there are four traiilers that stand empty.  Also, there is much garbage outside that bears have gotten into and spread around and throughout the trees and brush.  Both my brothers had mental problems and lived in not clean conditions.  One had diogenes syndrome and the other hoarded milk jugs filled with water. Now, the trailers stand empty snd falling apart.  But, I am going to go at cleaning with the attitude of slow minimalism which I just picked up from your videos.  Thank you for the insight.  I also receive inside fro my cat who wandered in about five months ago and stayed.  She is content to stay home on the property, never leaving, spending days outside basking in the sun and nights sleeping with me on my bed.  She doesn't need or deire clothes or things but is content with a warm dry bed snd a little food.  Teaches me whats important.  And, at death my brothers took nothing with them.

Digital items, particularly photos are so easy to take and because they do not take physical space in our homes we can forget them. Until our digital storage is full. I went in and started going through photos, especially travel photos and videos. Many were deleted because they no longer held that “wow” factor. Others I placed into a pdf collage with a date/location and a few thoughts; then the photos were deleted from my phone. This way, years down the line, I understand why I (or one of my kids) kept the photos. The photos that remain on my digital platforms are those with significant meaning to me.

Video has a great look!

I've been going through a massive digital declutter/shift over the past few years.  Feels like it was a massive detour but it was a messy part of the journey I think.  Non smartphone, can I earn money without a computer etc.

That’s really interesting—I’d probably call myself more of a “zero‑waste” person, because I try not to waste anything. Maybe that would fit you better too? I actually feel like I have a lot of stuff, but when people come to my place they often say it looks minimalist—I just don’t like cluttering my space. Sometimes I wonder how much is “too little” or “too much.” I like the word “enough” instead. 🙂🌿

I’m not a minimalist but have been trying to get rid of things I absolutely never use. I’m wondering though if the current economy has any impact on minimalism given things are becoming so much more expensive, at least where I live, and many people don’t have as much money to replace things if they do decide they need something that they previously let go. Even items that aren’t brand new seem to be getting more expensive. I’d be curious to know what people who do live a minimalist lifestyle think about it.

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