year of less
Stretching my limbs after a long creative slumber, I spend sometime reflecting on the ups and downs of half a year without shopping. Deciding to take the ban into my own hands, I reflect on myself and my experiences, and I bend the ban to my will to make it fit me.
Read MoreAnnouncing my new Discord server focusing on LESS! With channels curated for sharing insights, navigating shopping ban rules, and discovering strategies for resisting temptations, I hope this will increase accountability for me, and inspire others to engage and connect as they pursue their own exploration of LESS. I’ll be posting photos of items I resisted purchasing, and tracking purchases in detail. I hope this can become a supportive community setting. Join the conversation on Discord!
Read MoreWhile writing about Minimalism I have come across its various definitions and associations. In this lightly researched post, I highlight Minimalism’s roots in white supremacy with founder Adolf Loos. I question the adoption of the term "Minimalism" by contemporary figures like The Minimalists, drawing parallels with other controversial terms like Asperger's Syndrome, and wondering aloud whether burning it down is the answer to a fraught past.
Read MoreIn this reflective post, I explore my values, and how they align with and inspire a year-long shopping ban, driven by my desire to tackle consumer debt. Emphasizing the importance of understanding values, I share my core values – Love, Inner-Harmony, and Home – and their impact on decision-making. Finally, I invite readers to explore their own values through the value sort activity, highlighting its role in navigating challenges and living intentionally.
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