My First Step in Minimalism / myLot

Philippines

September 8, 2019 5:15am CST

I stopped buying clothing, shoes and bags. I make do with what I have. My summer clothes are getting worn out so I plan on altering my cotton T shirts into tanktops or sleeveless tops by cutting and handsewing them. I find it very therapeutic. I feel that I have enough and healing me from my feeling of scarcity. We even have so much cups and glasses. I'm having fun creating looks, mixing and matching with what I have.

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M.-L.

@MALUSE (69413)

• Germany

8 Sep 19

I've never had too much of anything. Not because of lack of money or because I'm avaricious but because I feel that I don't need more. Seems that I'm modest by nature.

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Marlina

@marlina (154165)

• Canada

8 Sep 19

@MALUSE , I feel like I don't need much either.

M.-L.

@MALUSE (69413)

• Germany

8 Sep 19

@yoalldudes That's the spirit!

Arya

@yoalldudes (35040)

• Philippines

8 Sep 19

I admire you for that.It seems you have been a minimalist from the get go. I wish I had known it earlier. But better late than never.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (326094)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep 19

I have cut down on a lot of our belongings. I think many people have more than they need.

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Arunima Singh

@arunima25 (85498)

• Bangalore, India

8 Sep 19

That's so true. We have abundance and many are not being fully utilized.

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Arya

@yoalldudes (35040)

• Philippines

8 Sep 19

That is a good thing you did. Hope you had fun.

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maximax8

@maximax8 (31053)

• United Kingdom

8 Sep 19

I admire people that are minimalist. I think it is wise to organize storage of clothes and not buy anymore clothing unless it is necessary. It is sensible and clever of your to alter some clothing like T-shirts into sleeveless tops. It is satisfying to have fun matching outfits and creating lovely looks. You could add an insole to a shoe to make it more comfortable.

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Arya

@yoalldudes (35040)

• Philippines

8 Sep 19

Thank you. I will try to keep on this path.

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hereandthere

@hereandthere (45651)

• Philippines

8 Sep 19

i use stuff until they're unusable. but i also pass on stuff that others can still use. i think it's okay to buy new stuff as long as you unload other stuff, too, so they don't pile up.

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Arya

@yoalldudes (35040)

• Philippines

8 Sep 19

Kudos to you. That is my hope that I use up things so nothing goes to waste.

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Arunima Singh

@arunima25 (85498)

• Bangalore, India

8 Sep 19

I am on the same path. Hi five.

It's therapeutic for ourselves as well as good for humanity and environment friendly step.

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Arya

@yoalldudes (35040)

• Philippines

8 Sep 19

That is really good to know. And you are right about the benefits. Heal Your Living channel in youtube inspires me on the path. Goodbye, Things is a good book as well.

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Arunima Singh

@arunima25 (85498)

• Bangalore, India

8 Sep 19

@yoalldudes I have to check this channel. Right now the few spiritual friends and our meditation group is following it and we are inspiring each other.