What benefits can I derive from a
minimalist lifestyle?
The most obvious benefit that
comes to mind is you can do so much more in terms of generosity and charity
courtesy of the savings you make from choosing such a lifestyle. Let’s say you
are not so radical and as a result you only manage to cut down your expenditure
by a third of what it was. Think about how many more people you can support and
be a blessing to with such savings. In my book Blessed to be a Blessing I
encourage you to find ways of using what you have in your hands to be a
blessing to others. Minimalism definitely gives you greater leverage to do this
kind of thing because of the resources you save as a result of living simply.
Minimalism also frees up your
time. When you need to work multiple jobs to support your lifestyle, one of the
things that happens is that you have no time left to do the things you love.
When you choose to cut out excess, you find yourself with more time on your
hands than you thought possible. This time can be used to connect with the
things you truly care about. Things which thrill your heart.
It brings peace of mind and heart
to you. When the pace of your life reduces, you become more peaceful and easy
to be around. You are no longer stretched psychologically and emotionally to
breaking point. This peace of mind could lead to a longer life and a better
quality of life.
It releases your creativity.
Sometimes you need to step back from too much activity to give your mind the
opportunity to create. When you are busy chasing paper, it is possible to get
lost in routine tasks and have no time to do anything meaningful in terms of
optimizing your mind’s creativity.
Finally minimalism has the added side effect of a better environment for everyone. When we keep our emissions low, reducing our carbon footprint, we are being kind not only to ourselves but future generations that come after us. It is in the best interests of everyone to operate in a friendlier environment if not for anything else but the health benefits that accompany that.
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