3/ 🧵 Modern civilization has bought into the myth that the key to a happy existence is to amass as many possessions as possible and, thus, to collect as many things as possible. They think that more is better and have unwittingly succumbed to the notion that pleasure can be bought at a department shop.
But they need to be corrected. Adopting a minimalist lifestyle results in liberation from the all-consuming need to own everything. Rather than continuing on the path of materialism, it takes the initiative to look for enjoyment in other places. It priorities connections, experiences, and taking care of one's spirit. It enables us to identify all we already possess and reminds us to be thankful.