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> The only frustrating thing now is being reminded that possessions are a gas, not a liquid. We've shifted dozens of boxes and bags of junk, and the apartment looks… exactly the same. I guess it's a process... and a constant reminder not to buy more junk in the first place.
So true. But how do you convince your significant other to let go of that smartphone of 2010, that old laptop that just takes up space and is broken anyway, those useless Buddha heads, and papers full of administration that can be digitized? It's a process... I've lost a lot of battles and started amassing my own set of junk that "sparks joy", so I can't really say I'm doing a lot better.
So true. But how do you convince your significant other to let go of that smartphone of 2010, that old laptop that just takes up space and is broken anyway, those useless Buddha heads, and papers full of administration that can be digitized? It's a process... I've lost a lot of battles and started amassing my own set of junk that "sparks joy", so I can't really say I'm doing a lot better. I admire Ruben for scanning and shredding his own personal notes. I would never even consider getting rid of my journals, although they are scanned. Those are probably the last things to go.
Another thing of note. How many minimalists keep pets or have children? If I had to count the items we have that are dog and cat-related, I think I'd easily count over a hundred. We do try to throw away a toy if we decide to buy another one.