MINIMALISM and the secret power of impermanence » Minimalist living and letting go

MINIMALISM and the secret power of impermanence » Minimalist living and letting go // Let's look at minimalism from a different perspective today. Something that can greatly help you with minimalist living, decluttering and simple living. The secret power of impermanence: the fact that nothing will last forever.

Impermanence is something I often reflect about. It may seem scary, but it can also be a great friend. It can teach us how to be a minimalist in a very simple, natural way. If you want to know how to simplify your life, impermanence can be a great tool to help you live a more minimalist lifestyle.

People often confuse minimal living with extreme minimalism. When I talk to them about the things I dont buy, sometimes people will ask me questions. Isn't living with less boring? When you declutter your life, won't you miss those items? Isn't clutter just part of the deal? I understand why people can sometimes think this way.

But for me, being a minimalist is one of the best things about my life. I feel more abundant than ever. It gives me freedom, air, gratitude. There's way more room in my life for the things that I find important, the things that matter to me.

I often share minimalism tips and minimalism hacks that are very practical in nature. So today, I wanted to explore minimalism from a mindset point of view. The fact that nothing ultimately lasts forever, can help us to let go of whatever is no longer serving us.

I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section!

Lots of love,
🌼 Vera

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[cnrad]

I made a habit of watching minimalism videos instead of browsing amazon before I go to work. This video was a treat! Change is life, and life is change. That resonated with me. Thanks Vera!

[jodypaulson]

Before I gave up watching TV, I used to watch a show called "Hoarders." It's one of those reality shows, depicting people who kept all their junk and lived in horrible conditions. One thing they almost all had in common was a desperate need to feel in control, usually precipitated by some horrific loss. I myself had been through that kind of loss. I developed a terrible problem with hoarding myself, I could barely move around my room. Finally I reached a crisis point and pretty much lost everything. It was one of the best things that happened to me. Sometimes I think our life on this planet is a lesson designed to teach us how to let go. Thank you for this video.

[amolamula]

I loved it! Sometimes it takes losing a loved one to set your priorities straight. I lost my mother to cancer 9 years ago. It was during this time when I learned that chasing after money and trying to climb the corporate ladder just to accumulate "things" was not was life was about.

[nileriversoftware]

You are the first person on YouTube to admit that it's possible to like an office job.

[dogie]

Minimalism has provided more than a clean home.
While I was grouping objects I could not seem to release from my life, I set aside these troubling objects...a few months later, I had a breakthrough. I suddenly remembered a pocket of time I could not remember at all. Like a black hole in my personal history. The objects I piled in a corner were symbolically tied to a series of traumatic events when I was 13 and too young to process these unfortunate events, so my mind sealed the memories off so I could function (barely function). Now I am arranging to give them away to someone who needs them. Such a huge weight has been lifted off my soul. I look forward to the day when I am at peace with the things I own and my heart is free to live unencumbered by unresolved issues. Thank you, Vera, for keeping us inspired on our journey through minimalism.

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[amandasowter]

My husband passed away very suddenly when he was only 46. Since then I realised that nothing is permanent and that things do not bring you happiness. I began my journey into minimalism the following year. Thank you Vera for this wonderful video and for reminding me again about what really matters in life.

[jeffmcilroy]

I’ve never felt better than I do now, I started my minimalist journey a few years back and have slowly whittled away the crap I don’t need in my life.. I’m still working on it.. for the first time in my life I’ve been able to save money by eating and living more simply.. with some of that money I was able to take some time off work and take a week long canoe trip that I’ve wanted to do my entire life. I’m 47. I had the time of my life and would not have been able to do it without minimizing the rest of my life.. I still see some waste in my life that I hope to eliminate. I can’t imagine how much I’ve spent over the past 25 years on crap that has robbed me of what I really want to do with my life

[Stumpybear]

Impermanence is life. Neither good nor bad. It just is. Thank you for this beautiful video. Namaste Vera xxx

[truongbaolinh]

I have watched this video more than 10 times because I just gave up on my toxic sibling relationships. Eliminating what does not add value to my life.

[carly]

Thank you, Vera. I am tired of office life and trying to work my way to being minimalist and getting back to the simple roots.

[realeyesrealizereallies]

"I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment's gone
All my dreams pass before my eyes, a curiosity
Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea
All we do crumbles to the ground, though we refuse to see
Dust in the wind, all we are is dust in the wind
Now don't hang on, nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky
It slips away, and all your money, won't another minute buy
Dust in the wind-Kansas-1977

[jennifergaver]

This is the best video you’ve ever done. And this is my first comment ever on YouTube!

[pinayako]

I started decluttering my stuff with no turning back forgetting the sentimental value cause I really don't need anymore. Packed at night donated the next day.

[lindaroberts]

Such a beautiful and powerful video! Thank you for sharing.

[dan]

Very good advice thank you. I think Impermanence is in some ways like Stoicism. You might want to look at Stoicism for additional strategies for happiness. By the way, your voice and message are very soothing. Helpful for those of us living in today's chaotic U.S.

[-iem]

Pouring your heart and soul in these videos Vera, brings so much
info and joy to many. Far more than you could maybe have ever
brought to people in the corporate
world. I was an external Business
Trainer here in Zurich - self employed. I saw how stressed and uptight most employees are /
were. They complained to me about their bosses or jobs in private. When asking them what
they would love to do - they answered gardening, cycle tours
On further asking why then
do they not change to doing this or
that, the answer was always the
'Money'. How sad I thought - doing
a job one hates just for money to
buy more stuff, have holidays going away on package deals to
roast and cook themselves in the
hot sun and to buy stuff. Have
always enjoyed my freedom and
just travelling on my own accord
with a small backpack. Ever since
the Hippy Days and now at 67, I still live doing this.

[albacuko]

I've been watching this video a few times since starting my minimalism journey - it helps keep me focused and inspired. You put it so well - thanks Vera. (This is my first comment on youtube!)

[sanjeevshukla]

Minimalism is inner work....for inner growth.

[cindy]

Lovely video, thanks Vera. I continue to declutter and minimise after starting a year ago and the peace it has brought me is amazing. We have had a number of bush fires os Australia already this spring and I can honestly say that other than some photos and legal documents which are hard to replace I am not attached to anything else which makes life so much less stressful to think that even if the worst happened it wouldn't take long to replace the necessities and that my stuff is not who I am. Thanks!