“You can lose all your money, you can lose all your gold. You can never lose your heart, you can never lose your soul.” – Marc Roberge, from the song That Was A Crazy Game of Poker by O.A.R. (greatest band ever).
I approach minimalism, and my life, this way. Life is not something to be filled up by the pursuit of money or material things. True happiness comes from the friendships and memories you create.
If you are trying to join the minimalist movement, or just live a happier life, adopt this quote as your life motto. It doesn’t matter how much money you have, if there are no deep friendships in your life, you simply won’t be happy.
It’s time to get rid of some of the crap that is filling up your house and distracting you from what’s really important. Donate it, throw it away, sell it, just get rid of it. Clear out that stuff that prohibits you from doing what really matters. Get out there and hang with your friends, form those close bonds, and create lasting memories.
If you do that, I promise you, you will find true happiness.
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You hit on the main thing that attracts me to minimalism. Or, at least, to simplifying: “It’s time to get rid of some of the crap that is filling up your house and distracting you from what’s really important.” Indeed so!
Excellent quote and, I’m embarrassed to admit, that I never listened to O.A.R. before. Now I have. Thanks!
- Charley