In this month’s issue of the Tuning In Magazine (← print option now available✨) I announced our next Deeper Discussion series:
My family has been living minimally for a while now. But as we’ve increased our travel- we’ve found ourselves overwhelmed by all we have once we get home. It’s made us crave a deepening in our practice.
The thing is there’s not a lot about maintaining a lifestyle of less- just plenty of conversations about becoming a minimalist. Which is why I want to bridge the gap.
If you’re thinking “I have no interest in living in a blank white room or getting rid of everything I own”- Good news! That’s not what I’ve found minimalism to be.👍🏻
Minimalism has actually given me more.
More of what I crave.
And less of what I don’t truly want.
As life shifts, seasons change, my kids grow and new hobbies and adventures come and go- minimalism has kept me intentional and aligned. Helping me become aware of how I’m filling my space and stewarding my money and time. It’s helped me create room in our home, my mind, our calendar and our bank account for what we truly want- instead of what we think we ‘should have.’
It’s helped me answer the question: If I went through everything I currently own- would I choose that over the life I envision?
For me, sure, minimalism looks like decluttering a lot of our possessions + financial obligations. But having less has brought us access to more of life’s luxuries: time, health, slow mornings, travel, creativity, play, connection.
For you, more might look like more. Curating collections in your home that make you happy. And less, might look like obligations, money spent out or on travel.
To me, minimalism is about consistently coming back to “is this supporting the life I’m craving or keeping me away from it?”
Minimalism isn’t a one-and-done project — it’s a practice. Something you come back to again and again.
So when it comes to this gap in the Minimalism conversation…
I want to explore how I can challenge myself to stay minimal as a way to reach our dream life… today.
Most of us are privileged to have an abundance around us.
I know I can get swept away in our consumerism culture of “you need more” or “this thing will fix it.”
But as my family has been getting super specific on what we truly want.
i.e. We just sat down with Jack (our 6.5 year old) and talked about what he likes about Legos. We want to spend most of our day playing and adventuring but right now we spend it cleaning up the house. We saw his interest and encouraged it but hadn’t identified a boundary with the toys yet. So we inventoried every Lego set he has (38 in total) and realized that amount was overwhelming but “8 is great!” We’re going to sell what he has and when he wants something new- we’ll stick to 8 that live on one specific shelf. Since we’ve instated this calm boundary…. his use of the Legos + unique designs have been SO creative.
Having more of what matters and less of what doesn’t has brought more ease and joy for all of us.
While it’s just one micro example of minimalism supporting intentional living. It also reminds me how quickly things can get out of hand (ala 38?! Lego sets) when we haven’t figured out what a comfortable, intentional marker to measure our decisions against looks like yet.
So I want to know what would happen if…
We got super intentional- defining those dream days- and comparing what we’re spending our time, energy and money on- against it.
Does it match?
If not, what would happen if we continually released those items or obligations in favor of what we do want?
I believe maintaining your version of minimalism = maintaining less of the unnecessary to access more of what matters to you.
That’s why I’m challenging myself to go deeper in my minimalism practice (and am inviting you to, too)
Decluttering has never been a challenge for me (I’m good at letting go.) But what I am craving is that next level- intentionally, no holds barred, aligning my decisions with my cravings.
Seeing what happens when I answer really hard and confronting questions around:
Financial Minimalism
Possessions Minimalism
Parenting Minimalism
Lifestyle Minimalism
Creative Minimalism
Time Minimalism
My goal is to unlock… less overwhelm and stress → in favor of more space and joy.
Want to join me inside this new series?↓
Maintaining less, to access more of life’s simple luxuries.
Join us to unlock thoughtful prompts + candid conversations around: decluttering, financial minimalism, time stewardship and intentional decision making to support the daily rhythms you desire.
For intentional creatives craving not just a simpler home, but a simpler way of being — where your actions align with your dream life.
What are the 3 luxuries you most want access to by maintaining less?
