I take particular pride in not owning a lot of stuff; for a lifestyle I try to be a minimalist. Yet, I’ve learned there’s a dark side to this attitude and practice. I don’t like to own unnecessary baggage or spend frivolously; it helps with the housework, bank balance and the planet. Minimalism, like any … Read more
One of the things I’ve noticed about Buddhism is the religion needs to offer answers to the big questions. It makes it an odd way to do religion; after all, isn’t religion about answering the big questions? Whereas other religions strut around claiming there is a truth, and they have it. Why we are here? … Read more
‘You buy furniture. You tell yourself, this is the last sofa I will ever need in my life. Buy the sofa, then for a couple of years, you’re satisfied that no matter what goes wrong, at least you’ve got your sofa issue handled. Then the right set of dishes. Then the perfect bed. The drapes. … Read more
One unexpected side effect of minimalism is that it’s fires me up. It seems odd to get excited about getting rid of stuff, decluttering and organising. But I can get jazzed up by imagining myself inside a tiny apartment or tiny house. There’s even a Youtube channel on it. If it’s not the house it’s … Read more
As part of my self-improvement drive and my writing, I would consume books, blogs, articles, and podcasts, pick out the good ones and add them to my library or citation manager. Looking back at this practice, it was as if I was trying to curate all the best ideas in the world. I felt that … Read more