What is the difference between minimalism and economy

We have already touched on themes of minimalism in one of the publicationsArguing about what advantages can be extracted from the austere environment in which there are no superfluous, unnecessary, and even more so unloved things. It's nice and comfortable, you will agree. In addition, it helps to save, because, in theory, you save yourself from rash purchases and empty items of expenditure such as subscriptions to glossy magazines or annual subscription to a pizza delivery.

However, not all aspects of minimalism, without exception, are connected with respect for the finance. Something that can be given at the cost of expensive mistakes. So what should not be done? Try to understand.

To be or not to be

Not so long ago I decided to start a cleaning of the house in the hope that it will turn our - and my household - life in the right direction. And I comforted myself with the thought that the house was finally cease its appearance to resemble the home of Bilbo Baggins, after it was done on a feast in 13 cheerful gnomes.

To begin with, all combat power has been unleashed on the excavation of the drawer of my desk. Jubilant cheering themselves, "Aha!" And "Well, hold on!" I grabbed a decisive movement in his arms scribbled ball pens, broken mechanical pencils, paper clips and some other artifacts that went immediately into the trash bucket.

It seemed that many of the items I see for the first time. Among those was the construction marker writing silverfish.

Of course, by Murphy's law a few days later there was a situation in which his participation would have to be most welcome. Garage door sagged and stopped to shut down, so they had to align Bulgarian previously noted cut line.

Perhaps to mark amiss and would ordinary chalk, but I, in contrast to the marker, has never been. Problem was solved by a nail which is a descriptive function, of course, right, but the marker was still sorry - cost originally put him in the garage.

A certain tension in the relations between economy and minimalism was formed a long time ago. Not to save trash, Some of the things we usually throw away. However, almost every object, from which you once decide to get rid of, you definitely need later. But until the moment when he would be in a landfill no longer needed, it may take years and decades. And maybe an eternity.

Murphy's Law says: the lost and fragile little things are after them will be bought replacement.

In any case, think twice, and three times better, when, during the next general cleaning of your hand will be pulled to throw this or that trinket in municipal container.

But in most cases, thrifty followers of minimalism manage to find many innovative solutions to meet his aesthetic (and not only) needs: borrow, rent or lease, to find on the street - in the end, and why not? After all, minimalism has to justify himself.

A few words about the aesthetics and silverware

True minimalism addresses issues from the perspective of aesthetics, other than saving philosophy. For example, many minimalists love Apple products and Moleskine mainly because of its aesthetic appeal and robust functionality.

As for aesthetics, then it does not have absolutely nothing untoward, except, perhaps, the only one but: for the beauty will have to pay a lot, which is contrary to the meaning of economy.

There are other nifty, but not very practical items. Take, for example, silver. It is to this day in many dust in the attic, own your grandmother wrapped in newspaper to improve the quality of storage conditions. I'll bet: you do not remember the holiday when these devices were last on the holiday table. For the same reason, collectible knives and forks is not the best gift for the wedding the young.

Comfortable life on the run

The conclusion suggests itself: trying to combine minimalism with the economy - it is largely a dead issue. Most likely, you will have to sacrifice their own comfort and to get some new habits: abandon semi-finished products in the food, get to the office by public transport and to give homemade gifts to friends in the days birth.

Try to survive so at least a day or two, and you will realize how many things we are accustomed to using without thinking, help us to save time. No wonder they say: time - money.

Although minimalism and saving urge us to come to any conscious choice, most minimalists are aware of the fact that subscribe to. Perhaps I do not know of any person who, having sold his car, would sincerely happy opportunity to ride to work on the subway to the "commoners". This is reality.

In addition, not all the time spent actually seem obvious. For example, buying a gift someone from relatives can be much more serious problem than you can imagine. As well as cooking. Tell me, do you remember what the proportions of water and cereals should be taken when cooking buckwheat porridge? So I do not remember, because is easier to take the product is almost ready, in special bags for cooking at once. Ten minutes in boiling water - and ready.

What we have in the end

With minimalism as well as with all other world views, you can reach extremes. Remember, even the most wise philosophy of life there are downsides, which eventually may cost you money or cause some inconveniences.

On the one hand, you can be guided by the principle of "less is more" and live in an environment of high-tech items, made of quality materials and infinitely pleasing the eye.

On the other, many things in our modern world - it is only imposed by the laws of marketing imaginary values ​​and everyday objects created in order to obtain the greatest possible profit.

And so sometimes you do not think? We spent hours in front of flickering screens and panic, if we can not remember where to put a cell phone. It is important to understand that we are changing the world, but he at the same time changes us.

So what should be minimalist, pretvoronny in life? Have you ever mindlessly give up the things and regret their loss then? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.