There is a lot of interest and talk online about minimalism. As a philosophy, minimalism feels attractive to me. There is the promise of a simpler life, a life more aligned with what’s essential.
But because I am a creative person, I am also a magpie. I go out into the world and collect shiny things, new and old. I am attracted to them because I love something about them – maybe their artistry, maybe the story behind them. And so, I have become interested in understanding and practicing simplicity in a way that works for me, that helps me in my life but does not curtail my many passions. This week, I would like to first share a story that goes to the heart of why I want a simpler life. Then, I would like to talk about what I am learning about the philosophy of simplicity.
