Since I've begun the path of living as a minimalist, I've been reading many of Joshua Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus's blogs and often see comments left by readers about their various addictions to buying clothes or gadgets or some such needless items. And it got me thinking about consumerism and whether or not I am addicted to buying stuff as well.
As this journey of paring down unfolds, I feel the impact of the purchase of each item that I am getting rid of. And it's a bit staggering! I am having to reflect on why I bought these things, how they haven't made me any happier, the regret of wasting the money, and the fear of how I am going to change my behavior. I believe I may be addicted to consuming...and that's scary. But as with every scary thing we face, it's good to remember that it's also an opportunity. It's a precious, introspective moment in which you get to veer off the beaten path and try something different. I have to remind myself to breathe, to experience the emotions that come up with this journey, and move forward. Joshua and Ryan talk a lot about how our "stuff" keeps us tied to the past and keeps us from fully being present. Minimalism is freeing. What a gift!
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