Why Less Can Lead to More (and How to Get There)
For the last 18 months I’ve adopted slow living, a philosophy that prioritizes meaningful experiences and connections over the pursuit of excess. (You can read more about slow living in my article: “How to find joy in the Every Day.”)
As I began to embrace the principles, a seemingly mundane event became the lesson for a profound realization about the role possessions play in our lives.
I was about 6 months into my new lifestyle when I had to moved. As I began packing up my belongings, I realised that I had so much stuff that hadn’t been touched in years.
There were boxes stacked at the top of my wardrobe that I didn’t even have a clue what was in them. And that wasn’t the only problem I also looked at my clothes and shoes, I couldn’t even remember the last time I had worn most of them.
It dawned on me that all this “stuff” wasn’t necessary. It was a stark contrast to the principles of slow living I was beginning to explore. This disconnect became a turning point, sparking a desire to break free from the burden of excess.
Benefits of Decluttering:
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