I can TOTALLY agree about the gift giving/receiving. It bothers me and I find that ppl don’t listen. They give me gifts when I’d rather spend the day together.
I feel the same about receiving gifts, unless those gifts are useful. But also, people have different love languages and gift giving is one of them. Giving objects can be very intentional and useful 🙏🏽
The thing with the gifts is so relateable. When my friends ask me what I would like for my bithday I tell them that they should not buy things for me that I probably don't need. And I get so many comments for that
It's true when Cade says that minimalism gives off a negative connotation because one feels morally superior than others because they have freed themselves chains of consumerism. However, the problem doesn't reside in minimalism but in a minority of the people practicing minimalism. I too fall prey to such thoughts occasionally. But for those wanting to explore and practice minimalism, know that by doing so is equivalent of those flaunting they have more things than you and thus a superior being. Don't do that. Don't become the very evil you sought to destroy. Haha. That's all. Thanks for reading :)
I agree about the gift giving, I would like my friends and family to spend time with me and share some of their wisdom instead tbh. Also, it’s annoying when people come to my door and give me free magazines (Mormons, charities,etc.) because it is just excess clutter I will throw away. People always want to give free stuff but it has no value to me
in 2014, I took my watch collection, stuffed it into a box, and sold it online for $100. I gave all my things away, including my dream car (don't be too impressed; it was just a 1990 Daihatsu Charade... but it was MY dream car at the time), and I took a literal leap of faith and hit the road with an acquaintance of mine. I lived out of a backpack for years, constantly giving things away to make room for better quality and/or more useful things. Right now, I am living out of a tiny old truck I got for $500. I have three awesome dogs and an acquaintances address I can use. I don't remember really aiming to be a minimalist, but looking back, I'm kinda proud of what I did and all the places I've been. For me, it was kind of a Buddhist or Stoic concept or something. It has been more about resisting attachment and letting go of things that don't serve me or the collective good. But now, to be perfectly honest, I kind of have a fear of attachment now. Part of me REALLY resists getting attached to my truck, because there is a strong possibly I won't have adequate funds to keep her up and running healthy... I'm deeply attached to my dogs and would literally go to war for them, and the thought of them dying before me or me dying before them can really be a bummer. It's not that i consciously dwell on these things frequently, but I know they're running like background apps in my subconscious and using up battery and data and RAM, etc. Are there any things that you struggle with letting go of? Do you ever feel like your RUclips channel is ever a burden or kind of an identity or restriction? These topics you vlog about are right up my alley. Your time, efforts and energy are appreciated 🤙
Great video! Really enjoyed it and I agree with it all! With the gift thing, if people are insisting on buying something I would ask they donate to my favourite charity or get a subscription for me for a few months (skill share, National geographic etc) or gift me iTunes vouchers. But not physical vouchers, just add to my account as the vouchers are just going straight into the bin once you have the code! Getting attached to items given as gifts just because you believe your obligated to care, or like the gift is such a big problem in my opinion, and can so quickly can clutter your life.
Haha, so relatable on the gift giving! I never describe myself as a minimalist or anything for that matter, but I definitely adhere to some of the minimalist ways. I generally think there is so much stuff in the world, I don't want someone to buy me something. It would make me happier if they saved it for themselves and used that money for a holiday or invested it for the future. I also feel guilty when someone gives me something, like I don't deserve it and I feel obliged that I have to use it or have to read that book. I think society needs to change away from the mindset of buying things and giving them around just for the sake of it, we live on a planet of finite resources and we have global issues due to industrialism and consumerism. I'm all for development and technology, but I think the world would be a better place if everyone thought twice before buying the next gadget/piece of clothing/decoration for their house.
*Living* *poor* *and* *being* *poor* *are* *two* *totally* *different* *things* . It is all about the mindset, and I would say that a financial minimalist falls under living poor. Living poor can lead to LARGE gains. Stay wealthy my friends!
Maybe not even cheap hobbies. If I could take an expensive experience and I feel that it is worth it, then I am ok with that or if I wanted to buy a paraglider for thousands of pounds and I genuinely wanted to use it and get maximum use out of it, then I think that is ok too.
I can TOTALLY agree about the gift giving/receiving. It bothers me and I find that ppl don’t listen. They give me gifts when I’d rather spend the day together.
sooooo true !!! I feel the same way about receiving gifts as a minimalist. Just invite me to eat dinner or food.
I feel the same about receiving gifts, unless those gifts are useful. But also, people have different love languages and gift giving is one of them. Giving objects can be very intentional and useful 🙏🏽
The thing with the gifts is so relateable. When my friends ask me what I would like for my bithday I tell them that they should not buy things for me that I probably don't need. And I get so many comments for that
It's true when Cade says that minimalism gives off a negative connotation because one feels morally superior than others because they have freed themselves chains of consumerism. However, the problem doesn't reside in minimalism but in a minority of the people practicing minimalism. I too fall prey to such thoughts occasionally. But for those wanting to explore and practice minimalism, know that by doing so is equivalent of those flaunting they have more things than you and thus a superior being. Don't do that. Don't become the very evil you sought to destroy. Haha. That's all. Thanks for reading :)
Love it! Definitely agree! Thanks!!!
I agree about the gift giving, I would like my friends and family to spend time with me and share some of their wisdom instead tbh. Also, it’s annoying when people come to my door and give me free magazines (Mormons, charities,etc.) because it is just excess clutter I will throw away. People always want to give free stuff but it has no value to me
in 2014, I took my watch collection, stuffed it into a box, and sold it online for $100. I gave all my things away, including my dream car (don't be too impressed; it was just a 1990 Daihatsu Charade... but it was MY dream car at the time), and I took a literal leap of faith and hit the road with an acquaintance of mine. I lived out of a backpack for years, constantly giving things away to make room for better quality and/or more useful things. Right now, I am living out of a tiny old truck I got for $500. I have three awesome dogs and an acquaintances address I can use. I don't remember really aiming to be a minimalist, but looking back, I'm kinda proud of what I did and all the places I've been. For me, it was kind of a Buddhist or Stoic concept or something. It has been more about resisting attachment and letting go of things that don't serve me or the collective good. But now, to be perfectly honest, I kind of have a fear of attachment now. Part of me REALLY resists getting attached to my truck, because there is a strong possibly I won't have adequate funds to keep her up and running healthy... I'm deeply attached to my dogs and would literally go to war for them, and the thought of them dying before me or me dying before them can really be a bummer. It's not that i consciously dwell on these things frequently, but I know they're running like background apps in my subconscious and using up battery and data and RAM, etc. Are there any things that you struggle with letting go of? Do you ever feel like your RUclips channel is ever a burden or kind of an identity or restriction? These topics you vlog about are right up my alley. Your time, efforts and energy are appreciated 🤙
Great video! Really enjoyed it and I agree with it all! With the gift thing, if people are insisting on buying something I would ask they donate to my favourite charity or get a subscription for me for a few months (skill share, National geographic etc) or gift me iTunes vouchers. But not physical vouchers, just add to my account as the vouchers are just going straight into the bin once you have the code! Getting attached to items given as gifts just because you believe your obligated to care, or like the gift is such a big problem in my opinion, and can so quickly can clutter your life.
Haha, so relatable on the gift giving! I never describe myself as a minimalist or anything for that matter, but I definitely adhere to some of the minimalist ways. I generally think there is so much stuff in the world, I don't want someone to buy me something. It would make me happier if they saved it for themselves and used that money for a holiday or invested it for the future.
I also feel guilty when someone gives me something, like I don't deserve it and I feel obliged that I have to use it or have to read that book. I think society needs to change away from the mindset of buying things and giving them around just for the sake of it, we live on a planet of finite resources and we have global issues due to industrialism and consumerism. I'm all for development and technology, but I think the world would be a better place if everyone thought twice before buying the next gadget/piece of clothing/decoration for their house.
*Living* *poor* *and* *being* *poor* *are* *two* *totally* *different* *things* . It is all about the mindset, and I would say that a financial minimalist falls under living poor. Living poor can lead to LARGE gains. Stay wealthy my friends!
Can you please make a video about how to break the addiction of shopping 🙏😊
Food or other disposables can be good gifts for minimalists.
Experiences over material things!
Love this vid, thanks for sharing
It is the most underrated Minimalist channel on youtube. You are more of minimaLOST
My gift is “meeee” ahaha
Gift giving: NO, I DON'T WANT A HIMILAYAN SALT LAMP THAT WILL CLUTTER MY LIMITED SPACE!
yeah the gift thing is a pain in the ass, it's worth being firm on it though
A quirky personality and also you kind of resemble Thomas Brodie-Sangster.
I'll get my gang on you
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I thought you skate board
You seem to be a super cool and likable person. Thanks for this video. ☺️
Minimalism means:
Enough 💵 for food, water, rent/housing, transportation, and cheap hobbies.
Maybe not even cheap hobbies. If I could take an expensive experience and I feel that it is worth it, then I am ok with that or if I wanted to buy a paraglider for thousands of pounds and I genuinely wanted to use it and get maximum use out of it, then I think that is ok too.