day 143: minimalism
I heard a quote yesterday that I have been thinking and thinking about."Less space. Fewer things. More life."
This was spoken by a Danish man that was explaining his sparsley decorated home he shared with his wife and three children. It was a lovely place with straight lines and clean surfaces and lots of windows overlooking Copenhagen. And when I finished watching this show I immediately wanted to take a blow torch to my master bedroom, which for some reason is the only room in my house that ends up feeling like a repository of clothes, bags, laundry, and books.
When so many people are "moving up" and building bigger homes with great rooms the size of warehouses I really am satisfied with the size of my home. Satisfied enough to not want to move, even though I wouldn't mind tweaking things here and there. And the "fewer things" issue, not even a real issue for me. I seriously dislike knickknacks of any kind. Clutter makes me jittery. I throw things out too quickly sometimes, as a matter of fact. Just ask my husband. We have nothing in our attic and do not have a garage. Now the issue of "more life"... who couldn't use a little improvement on this one? It is a general statement, but so appealing. Yup, this is one I can be working on.
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Ooo, I like that quote. It sounds like an equation. Less + Fewer = More.
Perhaps counter intuitive, but I think it's often true. Giving up the unnecessary leaves more room for the good stuff.
Hmmmm, very good thoughts indeed. Have you ever watched the tv show Hoarders-------frightening.
too much stuff ----is well, too much.
I think life can be more full with less distractions, whether it be things, or media, or whatever.
I have been thinking that I'm a real slacker because I don't have tons of beautiful things in my home. But the truth is, I like things simple.
I feel better about myself now. Thanks for the post and the quote!
This is also why the Dane's are rated the happiest people on earth. They have smaller homes, focus on family and do a lot with their time. Everyone is also considered middle income, not too many low or high. It is truly and enjoyable country.
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