“Organizing your mise en place forces you to think through your actions … it’s ultimately about thinking.”
— Luke Mitchell
00: The rituals we choose
Minimalism Life’s premium edition continues with an essay on the rituals that hold us together. In a world that treats presence as a luxury, we turn to the small, deliberate acts that give shape to our days. These are not tasks or hacks, but quiet gestures—a cup lifted, a cloth folded, a door closed with care. They are how we remember to be in the room, not just pass through it.
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01: Journal
Read entries from the archive of the Minimalism Life® community journal
The power of play: how play is a powerful antidote to mental clutter
Words by Jayashree Chenglath
Lessons in haiku: embracing the white space in our lives
Words by Carl Phillips
Channel surfing: there is always something better
Words by The Minimalists
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02: Minimal art
From our curated gallery
03: Minimal design
Explore our list of curated design resources
Minimal index (article)
Create slowly by Carl Barenbrug (article)
04: Minimal lifestyle
Explore our list of curated lifestyle resources for simple living
The 100 item challenge (article)
Let go, let's go by so1o.xyz (article)
RSS is calm by Luke Mitchell (article)
05: Shop
Discover our hand-picked minimalist products in the Minimalism Life® shop
06: Brands anchored by simplicity and sustainability
Minimalism can mean frugality and owning less, but it can also mean supporting ethical brands with sustainability at their core. Here are a few you might find interesting—just remember, clothes are not an investment.
Nordic Knots: rugs inspired by the beauty of the Nordic light
Collars & Co: minimalist polo shirts
Floyd: unique and distinctive travel cases
Void Watches: simple Swedish timepieces
Steele & Borough: vegan, lightweight and water repellant bags
Discover more minimal brands on minimalism.com