In our consumer-oriented, materialistic society, we’re often preyed upon to get more stuff, which supposedly will help the economy and somehow, subliminally validate our wounded psyches. Is this a good idea? Is all this crap really necessary for one’s self esteem and does it lead to a higher quality of life or just to higher credit card debt? In this Mindfulness Snack, the practice is simple, whenever you’re noticing a space in your home that’s cluttered or a
I’m fully aware of that cliched adage, Less is More, which is so overused. I’ve adopted a new mantra, Less is Less to help me get rid of the clutter in my head and in my home. There’s something comforting about Minimalism, which bring a sense of calm and simplicity. I recently read about a new movement of de-influencers on social media, people who reveal what not to buy, calling out the hype and unnecessariness of certain consumer products. Perhaps the popularity of Marie Kondo’s ‘Spark Joy’ movement speaks to a basic need to surround ourselves with only the essentials, organized and easily accessible.
So next time you’re obsessing about something (or someone) or you feel uneasy with all the clutter on your night table, try repeating the mantra, Less is Less several times. It just might be enough to jumpstart you in a new direction.
