Nothing lasts forever
Recognizing the temporary nature of everything can be used as a vehicle for presence, appreciation, and gratitude
“Build for people, not for plaudits.” —FormFeelingFunction®
Forever does not exist
Everything is ephemeral: on a long enough timeline, everything ends.
Your relationships will end. Your happiness will end. Your depression will end. Your life will end. Nothing lasts forever—not even those diamonds in the advertisement.
Yet we live our lives like the best things will continue into perpetuity—like the good stuff will stick around and the bad stuff will go away once we obtain everything we want. But, good or bad, life is limited: everything is eventual, endings are inevitable.
Feel warm and fuzzy yet? You should. The most important reason to live in the moment is nothing lasts forever: Enjoy the moment while it’s in front of you; be present. Accept life for what it is—a finite span of time with infinite possibilities.
Treat friends with the utmost respect. Treat your lover to your full attention. Treat today like it matters—because it does. Now is the only time to live in the moment.
Don’t wait until a special occasion to show the people in your life you love them—if we wait until their birthdays, Christmas, or next week, the moment may never come—say the words and show it in your actions every day.
Words by The Minimalists
00: The shape of healing
Minimalism Life’s premium edition returns with an essay about grief—not the stages or strategies, but the space it quietly demands. What if minimalism isn’t just about clearing clutter, but about making room for what hurts? In our upcoming issue, we explore how stillness, simplicity, and softness can shape a more compassionate response to pain—one that honours both the weight and the lightness of healing.
Subscribe for $5/month or $50/year to read the full essay when it lands on July 2. Plus, unlock our growing archive of reflections on simplicity, intention, and what it means to live with less.
01: Journal
Read entries from the archive of the Minimalism Life® community journal
Creating space: my unique path to harmony
Words by Marcin Kozakowski
The concept of silence: more than the absence of noise
Words by Nate Grant
Minimalism is...: thoughts on finding the edges of minimalism
Words by Maarten P. Kappert
Share your story
Do you have an interesting story you would like to share on minimalism.com? We want to read about it. You have the opportunity write about your experience of how minimalism has impacted your life and get your words published in our community journal.
02: Minimal art
From our curated gallery
03: Minimal design
Explore our list of curated design resources
STL to ASCII generator (tool/software)
Rogo by vanity_ibex (tool/software)
FFF uniform tee (fashion)
04: Minimal lifestyle
Explore our list of curated lifestyle resources for simple living
The cumulative effect of daily actions by Leo Babauta (article)
Experimental June by Manu (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.
Meller: Minimal shades
Dalgado: Timeless accessories made to last
Wahts: Minimal monochromatic menswear
Mismo: Bags and accessories from natural materials
Nordic Knots: Rugs inspired by the beauty of the Nordic light
Collars&Co: Minimalist polo shirts
The Resort Co: Eco-conscious and artisan vacation wear
Steele & Borough: Vegan, lightweight and water repellant bags
Escuyer: Accessories designed in Brussels
Mismo: Bags and accessories from natural materials
Discover more minimal brands on minimalism.com