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Minimalism is actually one of the oldest spiritual practices
It might seem like minimalism is a new concept. The recency of The Minimalists, Marie Kondo, and slews of “tiny house people” might make it seem as though the concept was born from our over-consumerist society. Really, minimalism is as old as time.
I recently re-read parts of the Tao De Ching. As I did, I had a realization: the Taoists may have been the first minimalists. And to this day they appear to be masters of it.
Simplicity could be the key to living well
Life for most of us is complicated. The small worries of the day-to-day often get in the way of enjoying the moment. We focus our lives on physical goals without taking stock of the little and simple moments in life.
In our world, busyness is a typical way of life. But living simply may help us to live more presently.
“I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.” — Lao Tzu.
While modern minimalism focuses on ridding oneself of unnecessary physical objects –– buying less and having less, in an effort to be more. Simplicity steps beyond this concept asking for the minimalism of the mind…
