Minimalism

Journey to Minimalism

My encounter with minimalism was triggered in a hard way.

A Divorce

It was my divorce about three years ago. I was depressed and overwhelmed. My life was falling apart. I had my kids and household to handle alone. I still needed to go to work and move on with my life despite being challenged emotionally and mentally.

Coping with Depression

So, I tried to minimise and simplify my burden. I thought I needed to start with the easiest things, something literally in my hand: my phone! No, I didn’t throw my phone away. What I was trying to do was to minimise the noise and clutter inside my phone—unnecessary notifications, multiple email accounts, many social media accounts that I didn’t really use, and various apps and email subscriptions. These are not tangible items, but they are definitely clutter that we don’t realise affects our time and life so much.

Discovering the Minimalist Community

I turned to the internet to find tips and ideas to simplify my online accounts. That was when I discovered minimalism and its community—websites, forums, and support groups. Yes, it’s not something new. In fact, many notable individuals and spiritual figures are said to have lived a simple life. Minimalism brings focus into our lives and is undeniably the root of many successful journeys. Now, in the fast-paced, materialistic world we live in, many of us seek minimalism again.

An Answer to Freedom

For me, minimalism is my answer—a clarity. When I started to reduce my possessions, I felt free with each item that I let go of. Letting go was not easy at first, but the more I did it, the easier it got, and the more I learned about myself and my priorities. I felt free, no longer overwhelmed or depressed. It was so freeing, and I felt more in control of every little thing I owned and the activities I engaged in daily. Everything that remained served a purpose and brought value to my life. Everything sparked joy.

A Journey

That is my story. From decluttering my online accounts and inbox, I proactively found ways to minimise—from material things to heavier, unseen, and complicated clutter like toxic relationships, commitments, and routines. Minimalism has become an ongoing journey for me, one that continually evolves and helps me focus on what truly matters in life.

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