Can we
take a reprieve from turning the aspirational pursuit of a life worth living
into a simplified checklist or a step guide?
I get it.
It is easy to understand. It provides clarity into how we go about achieving a
life beyond the stuff, clutter, excess, etc.
But…
It is not
about the number of steps you take.
It is not
about the number of items you remove.
It is
about you.
It is
about working towards something that is important to you. It is about removing
the distractions that consciously or unconsciously hold you back. It is about
taking the time to evaluate what it is that you want out of your own journey.
Now,
removing the stuff is the right start point. It
is visual, it is physical, and you can remove a little and see instant progress. And
if numbers are helpful in the beginning, then use them. But don’t let them solely
define your effort.
What we
need to recognize is that the numbers
are the headline. They grab us and draw us into the link for a few minutes to
read and share. We feel a sense of validation when we are already doing 3 of
the 6 recommendations. And then we play mental leap frog. We start to think
that if we can dedicate just a little more time we can be a true ‘minimalist’
when we are taking action on the remaining 3 recommendations.
There are
no certifications to solidify your membership into the minimalist group or club.
Numbers will not secure you a pass to the party; because it does not exist.
The
secret is, when you have done your best, and feel content, you’ll realize you
are exactly where you should be.
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