Minimalist Lifestyle: Minimalist Living http://minimalistlifestyle.net Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:49:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Introduction to the Minimalist Lifestyle http://minimalistlifestyle.net/introduction-to-the-minimalist-lifestyle/ http://minimalistlifestyle.net/introduction-to-the-minimalist-lifestyle/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:34:21 +0000 admin http://minimalistlifestyle.net/?p=24 Hi Readers,

This will be more of a short introduction to the fundamentals of the minimalist lifestyle and minimalist living, if you want to read more about this blog in particular then check out the “About” page.

Basically a minimalist lifestyle is one that is free of complications, clutter,confusion and distraction. Its where you have taken your life and streamlined it to make it the most effecient it can possibly be. It is also more of a process than a destination, minimalism is something that you will need to continually work on as many other factors in life are contantly going to try and complicate things for you. Why ? because the rest of the world has not stumbled onto this way of thinking yet. The vast majority still believe that if something is more complex and complicated then it must be better, rather we as minimalists prefer to look for elegant simplicity as the deciding factor of quality.

So take the plunge and i am sure you will find it liberating!

Keep it Simple,
Sonny

]]> http://minimalistlifestyle.net/introduction-to-the-minimalist-lifestyle/feed/ 0 Review: The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life http://minimalistlifestyle.net/review-the-simple-guide-to-a-minimalist-life/ http://minimalistlifestyle.net/review-the-simple-guide-to-a-minimalist-life/#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 00:41:09 +0000 admin http://minimalistlifestyle.net/?p=9 This is a book written by the highly respected Leo Babauta of Zen Habits. Whilst nearly all of his output is concerned with simple living tips and information this book is his definiative work on living a minimalist life. This was one of the first books i purchased on the topic and really opened my eyes to the many benefits of simplifying everything. Chapter titles such as “Rethinking necessities”, “Clearing clutter” “Minimalist home, workspace and office” and “Contentedness” gives you an insight into some of whats covered in this book. Overall at the moment this stands as one of the definitive books on minimalism and is highly reccomended to anyone who wants to start living a minimalist lifestyle..

Click here to read more about “The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life

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Very elegant in its clean design and does offer a practical use of turning your computer into a giant clock when you are not using it. It will really add an element of Minimalist Living to your computer.

Download it here : Fliqlo

]]> http://minimalistlifestyle.net/minimalist-screensaver/feed/ 0 Quotes espousing the benefits of Minimalism and Elegant Simplicity. http://minimalistlifestyle.net/quotes-espousing-the-benefits-of-minimalism-and-elegant-simplicity/ http://minimalistlifestyle.net/quotes-espousing-the-benefits-of-minimalism-and-elegant-simplicity/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 01:45:44 +0000 admin http://minimalistlifestyle.net/?p=28 “The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” – Socrates

“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” - Albert Einstein

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” - Lao Tzu

“Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” - Leonardo da Vinci

“Eliminate physical clutter. More importantly, eliminate spiritual clutter.” - D.H. Mondfleur

“Simplicity is the final achievement. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simplicity that emerges as the crowning reward of art.” - Frederic Chopin

“He who is contented is rich.” - Lao Tzu

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