Thryvelabs
Daily Drop
The freedom of minimalism.
First let me state, we are all subject to consumerism, I still buy stuff I don’t need sometimes, i’m working on it, it’s hard. Hence why i’m writing about this today.
Each day we are bombarded by 4000-6000 advertisements. Doomscrolling may seem free, but when something is offered free, you are usually the product.
These social media companies are payed by advertisers for your focus, attention and time, thats why the apps are designed to be as addictive as possible, it’s a trap.
The longer you scroll, the more money they make from advertisers. Then theres the ads on TV/Streaming, podcasts, public places, living in a city we can’t avoid it.
What we can avoid is falling prey to the tricks. This is where minimalism comes in. It’s not about depriving yourself, being a monk or living in a van, (thats up to you.)
To me minimalism is about seeing clearly, understanding what you need vs want. Whats actually useful vs clutter. It’s not about being cheap or stingy. It’s being free.
I have many “expensive” items, because thats not the point, the point is: Do you use this item? Does it benefit your life? Do you use it daily and enjoy it?
Most of the purchases people make are unnecessary because the advertisers are experts of human nature, psychology and manipulation, it’s a dirty game.
The idea is, once you have this product, you’ll be complete, whole, satisfied, you’ll be more healthy, more happy, you’ll “feed your desires” or “quench your cravings.”
Notice they talk to you like you’re an idiot, and even worse they treat you like an addict, depending on them for your next fix, the sad part is, it works on people…
If that specific style advertisement didn’t work, it would change. Listen to the language of ads, you’ll see what I mean. Pay attention to the spell the cast on you.
The solution is to be conscious, be aware of the language they use to hypnotize you into giving them your hard earned money. Stay awake to the mind control. Be free.
Now I enjoy spending money on things I value, especially products that help me be productive and earn more income, it’s good to circulate value into the economy.
We live in an abundant universe, being cheap is a form of lack, a feeling of want, a state of not believing theres enough, the urge to hoard is harmful not beneficial.
The difference is simply not buying crap you don’t need. Many people buy something only because it’s been well marketed. They’re just chasing a feeling.
The advertisers understand people buy for a sensation, they came up with that blueprint, so of course they’re happy to supply the next dose to the addict.
Now again theres many good products, services and experiences out there, I love the idea that anyone can start a business and have a chance at success its beautiful.
Minimalism is simply about knowing what you need and what you don’t need. Not being swayed to buy more junk and clutter we don’t need and can’t take with us.
Money usually costs time to accumulate, time is nonrenewable. Selling time for money, to spend on items you don’t need, is to trade freedom for material items.
Thats what many people do, the bigger the house, the less time the owner usually spends in it, he’s trading his time to pay for it. To impress those who don’t care.
Now people have the right to live however they please, i’m simply saying we’ve been brainwashed to believe we need more and more to be complete, it’s a lie.
A modest home with love and a happy family is worth more than a mansion with a Ferrari in the driveway. If someone wants the flashy lifestyle thats their choice.
Ultimately the point of this message is to say, it’s ok to be content with what we have, we still make goals to grow, but we can be grateful for what we have now.
Society in modern times has people grasping at physical items to soothe themselves internally or spiritually. It’s never the solution, we’re sold a lie folks.
Minimalism is so freeing, constant needing of the next thing feels like addiction and i’ve been through that, it’s tormenting not peaceful. Joy is in the present now.
It’s great to have nice things, nice tech, I do myself, but I use it and enjoy it daily, for me minimalism is about only buying and upgrading things that help my life.
For example a new car or Rolex wouldn’t really help my life right now, I don’t need it, it would just cost money that I would rather use elsewhere on experiences.
It’s good to live below your means and spend less than you earn, with the goal of increasing your means. It’s easier to live below your means when you earn more.
Instead of the pointless material items, money can be invested into assets that will increase freedom by increasing value and cashflow, then buy the stuff if you want.
Of course this is simply my opinion, do whatever you please with your time, money and life. Im just saying the hedonic treadmill will never satisfy the soul.
Anyways this has been quite the long rambling rant today, I guess my passion was showing. Are you interested in minimalism? (Within limits) Would you ever try it?
