The beauty of the ellipsis
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“I want to read people’s minds, find a common image, and to reveal the archetype through design.” – Naoto Fukasawa
Ellipsis
The purest beauty in life is in the ellipsis
The ellipsis is the punctuation mark (…) that indicates an intentional omission. “An ellipsis can also be used to indicate a pause in speech, an unfinished thought, or, at the end of a sentence, a trailing off into silence.” Intentional omission is the foundation of minimalism: we leave things out because they are unnecessary, and retain only what we need or use or love. Omitting the unnecessary is a thing of pure beauty.
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Say less, and hear more.
Do less, and have a greater impact.
Make less noise, and appreciate the silence.
Send out fewer emails, and make each one count.
Post less, and each one becomes more meaningful.
Have fewer possessions, and enjoy the space.
Have fewer “friends”, but make each relationship stronger.
Appreciate the spaces between everything.
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Words by Leo Babauta
01 – Journal
Read entries from the archive of the Minimalism Life® community journal
Simplify and breathe: The power of beginner's mind (by Carl Phillips)
One size rarely fits all: What works for me might not work for you (by Andrew Rocha)
02 – Minimal art
From our curated gallery
03 – Minimal design
Explore our list of curated design resources
In residence: Yui and Takaharu Tezuka (video/architecture)
Dead simple sites (blog/gallery)
A conversation with Jasper Morrison by Whitewall Magazine (article/interview)
In studio with Massimo Vignelli (video)
04 – Minimal lifestyle
Explore our list of curated lifestyle resources for simple living
Oak: meditation app (tool)
05 – Shop
Discover our hand-picked minimalist products in the Minimalism Life® shop
06 – Brands anchored by simplicity and sustainability
Minimalism can be about frugality and owning less, but it can also be about supporting ethical brands with sustainability at their core. Here’s several that you might be interested learning more about:
Stiksen: Premium caps from Sweden
Neem: Menswear made from recycled materials
Nordic Knots: Rugs inspired by the beauty of the Nordic light
Form&Thread: Mindfully sourced garments
Lundi: Bags with elegance and functionality
Escuyer: Accessories designed in Brussels
Steele & Borough: Vegan, lightweight bags
Crown Northampton: High quality minimal footwear
Senreve: Minimal leather and vegan handbags
Pini: Italian clothing for the modern man
JAK: Portuguese leather sneakers
Dalgado: Timeless accessories made to last
ODA: The modular everyday bag and essentials
Pedestal: Minimal stands for your screens
Collars&Co: Minimalist polo shirts
Floyd: Unique and distinctive travel cases
Luca Faloni: Luxury Italian men's clothing
Wahts: Minimal monochromatic menswear
Selfmade: Handmade eyewear
The Resort Co: Eco-conscious and artisan vacation wear
Discover more minimal brands on minimalism.com