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Less can be more.

This has been my experience practicing a “non-extreme” from of minimalism.

Simplicity can be very peaceful.

I used to care about clothes, jewelry, watches, tech, etc. This has shifted more and more as I reflect on the fleeting nature of life. The fact that these material items are simply objects that we shouldn’t cling to and can’t bring with us when we go.

I do still have an appreciation for nice things and I own and cherish some. Im not a monk and I haven’t renounced all worldly possessions.

For me it’s simply about balance. I would prefer to have a refined amount of valuable possessions that I truly enjoy, rather than a bunch of unnecessary stuff.

Unfortunately this modern world seems to push consumerism like it’s a religion. “Worship the material”. “This will satisfy you…” Until the next thing comes out.

Again I want to say, there’s nothing wrong with having nice things that you enjoy using. Nothing wrong with buying a nice car, watch or clothing. The point i’m making is it’s an illusion to think it will make you feel complete.

For me minimalism is a breath of fresh air. It truly feels freeing. I would rather have assets, investments, and liquid currency available for future opportunities, than depreciating liabilities.

Unfortunately many people go broke trying to look rich, rather than using their income wisely and investing intelligently and strategically to become wealthy.

Having a nice thing signals “success” to others, but they don’t care. If it eats away at your freedom is it worth it? Anytime someone buys something they can’t afford, they’re selling time out of their lives to pay for it. With interest.

Selling time, aka life, a non renewable resource, for some item to impress people who wont even care is not a good trade. Now if you’ve got the money for it great, life’s short and if it makes you happy for a while, you do you.

Unfortunately many people don’t have the money for it and still make irresponsible decisions financially for things they don’t need. This is where it gets dark. We are programmed to believe we need this or that to be worthy.

We are brainwashed into thinking once I have that fancy car or house then i’ll be fulfilled. But physical items can never fully satisfy us. There will always be something better around the corner.

Imagine the freedom, of having everything you need payed for and enough income to travel frequently, eat delicious healthy foods without worrying about the price. Being able to spend on activities and experiences. These are much more available to us when we jump off the hamster wheel of consumerism.

Ultimately having too many worldly possessions can be a burden that weighs people down. All we need to do is look at those people who have vast sums of money but are never truly satisfied. They have an insatiable thirst for more. Seems like a living hell.

I enjoy nice things and I plan on upgrading my possessions as I become more successful. For me I like to replace, meaning I get something new and I pick something else I have to sell or give away. That way my space and mind don’t become too cluttered.

Im working to become wealthy, financially free and abundant. But not so I can grab and cling to things that I think will give me approval and validation. Im doing it so me and the people I love can have freedom and adventure.

My question to you today is what are you working hard towards?

However you choose to spend your money is 100% your business. Im just sharing from my experience sometimes putting satisfaction in items can leave us unsatisfied and constantly seeking the next thing to make us feel better.

We’re already enough, we’re already worthy, what we’re seeking is an inner state that is readily available as soon as we learn how to tap into it.