“Clinging is an unconscious agreement with yourself to be unhappy until you develop the courage to let go.”
— The Minimalists
00: The philosophy of care
Minimalism Life’s premium edition continues with an essay on the quiet elegance of care. We often think of value in terms of the new, but meaning also lives in the things we choose to maintain. To repair, to polish, to preserve—these acts are not about clinging, but about recognizing the life still held within what serves us. From broken to beloved, the things we keep are more than objects; they are reminders of patience, presence, and responsibility.
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01: Journal
Read entries from the archive of the Minimalism Life® community journal
Lowering your life's requirements: what happens when your requirements start piling up?
Words by Leo Babauta
Words by Carl Phillips
The concept of silence: more than the absence of noise
Words by Nate Grant
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02: Minimal art
From our curated gallery
03: Minimal design
Explore our list of curated design resources
Tadao Ando: Ichigoni 152 by Pundersons Gardens (video/architecture)
04: Minimal lifestyle
Explore our list of curated lifestyle resources for simple living
Slowness (blog)
Minimalism is for minimalists (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
Wahts: minimal monochromatic menswear
Mismo: bags and accessories from natural materials
Discover more minimal brands on minimalism.com