Comments on: How to Achieve Minimalist Freedom: Two Methods for Less Stuff http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/minimalist-freedom-how-to-leave-it-behind/ Augmented Humanity, Second Selves, and Cybernetic Yoga Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:03:11 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: The solitary minimalist journey | Far Beyond The Stars http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/minimalist-freedom-how-to-leave-it-behind/comment-page-1/#comment-4717 The solitary minimalist journey | Far Beyond The Stars Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:08:30 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=702#comment-4717 [...] a 30 day rule for your stuff, get rid of all your stuff and start tolive with 100 [...] [...] a 30 day rule for your stuff, get rid of all your stuff and start tolive with 100 [...]

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By: #3 Artigos que fazem a diferença | Estilo Minimalista http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/minimalist-freedom-how-to-leave-it-behind/comment-page-1/#comment-4508 #3 Artigos que fazem a diferença | Estilo Minimalista Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:15:09 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=702#comment-4508 [...] minimalist freedom how to leave it behind << Mais um ótimo texto do Ev Bogue explicando o ponto de vista dele sobre o minimalismo. Uma hora sai o meu texto sobre o meu ponto de vista. [...] [...] minimalist freedom how to leave it behind << Mais um ótimo texto do Ev Bogue explicando o ponto de vista dele sobre o minimalismo. Uma hora sai o meu texto sobre o meu ponto de vista. [...]

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By: Lead By Example « Gimmie More http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/minimalist-freedom-how-to-leave-it-behind/comment-page-1/#comment-4195 Lead By Example « Gimmie More Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:00:48 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=702#comment-4195 [...] a 30 day rule for your stuff, get rid of all your stuff and start to live with 100 [...] [...] a 30 day rule for your stuff, get rid of all your stuff and start to live with 100 [...]

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By: More on minimalism « Five Islands Orchard http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/minimalist-freedom-how-to-leave-it-behind/comment-page-1/#comment-4171 More on minimalism « Five Islands Orchard Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:43:17 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=702#comment-4171 [...] to others. For the reality is, (er, well, ok) we are living in a material world, and anybody who hops on a plane with nothing more than a backpack is manifestly taking full advantage of that world, possessions or not. The very fact that we can be [...] [...] to others. For the reality is, (er, well, ok) we are living in a material world, and anybody who hops on a plane with nothing more than a backpack is manifestly taking full advantage of that world, possessions or not. The very fact that we can be [...]

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By: Minimalism in its place « Five Islands Orchard http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/minimalist-freedom-how-to-leave-it-behind/comment-page-1/#comment-4124 Minimalism in its place « Five Islands Orchard Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:31:31 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=702#comment-4124 [...] hucksterism. In addition to claimed ecological and spiritual benefits, there seems to be a sizable freedom-and-independence streak running through modern minimalism, and in that vein, I propose that trendy urban minimalism [...] [...] hucksterism. In addition to claimed ecological and spiritual benefits, there seems to be a sizable freedom-and-independence streak running through modern minimalism, and in that vein, I propose that trendy urban minimalism [...]

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By: Grab something and go away now! « BakeLiteDoorBell http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/minimalist-freedom-how-to-leave-it-behind/comment-page-1/#comment-3968 Grab something and go away now! « BakeLiteDoorBell Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:24:36 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=702#comment-3968 [...] 24, 2010 Ran across this blog post by Everett Bogue today.  In it he poses the question: “What would you bring with you, if you [...] [...] 24, 2010 Ran across this blog post by Everett Bogue today.  In it he poses the question: “What would you bring with you, if you [...]

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By: Amie http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/minimalist-freedom-how-to-leave-it-behind/comment-page-1/#comment-2674 Amie Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:43:37 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=702#comment-2674 I truly desire a more minimalist lifestyle, but continue to be hindered by the well-meaning intentions of others (usually family). What can you do when family insists on buying you things (hard goods, not consumables), even though you don't want anything (a box of cookies, bottle of wine would be fine). Even worse, I've been given numerous "keepsakes" or "family heirlooms" from recently deceased relatives -- things I have never seen before, that have no sentimental value to me whatsoever, and that I doubt I will EVER use. Worst of all, these same relatives gave me several "family heirloom" things (complete 12-piece place settings of dishes for example) because they want my 2-year old! daughter to have something to remember her great-grannie by -- I guess I'm supposed to keep this stuff for the next 20 years on her behalf.<br><br>To sum up, what can one do to combat this?! I need help. I truly desire a more minimalist lifestyle, but continue to be hindered by the well-meaning intentions of others (usually family). What can you do when family insists on buying you things (hard goods, not consumables), even though you don't want anything (a box of cookies, bottle of wine would be fine). Even worse, I've been given numerous “keepsakes” or “family heirlooms” from recently deceased relatives — things I have never seen before, that have no sentimental value to me whatsoever, and that I doubt I will EVER use. Worst of all, these same relatives gave me several “family heirloom” things (complete 12-piece place settings of dishes for example) because they want my 2-year old! daughter to have something to remember her great-grannie by — I guess I'm supposed to keep this stuff for the next 20 years on her behalf.

To sum up, what can one do to combat this?! I need help.

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By: Joshua Lance http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/minimalist-freedom-how-to-leave-it-behind/comment-page-1/#comment-2583 Joshua Lance Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:55:30 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=702#comment-2583 I'm an artist (landscape and portrait painter) whose been living the dream in Santa Fe. I came here in 2006, only two years later was laid off from a gallery job and now I've been focusing on my art career more in the last two years than 15. I love the minimalist lifestyle, though I do outdoor artshows to make some of my income and have some large artfair equipment. (I also set up two online art stores, so I'm trying to making income other than outdoor shows) So my question is, are there artists out there who are successful having 100 things or less? I would also love to get rid of my car too. Would love to know. I’m an artist (landscape and portrait painter) whose been living the dream in Santa Fe. I came here in 2006, only two years later was laid off from a gallery job and now I’ve been focusing on my art career more in the last two years than 15. I love the minimalist lifestyle, though I do outdoor artshows to make some of my income and have some large artfair equipment. (I also set up two online art stores, so I’m trying to making income other than outdoor shows) So my question is, are there artists out there who are successful having 100 things or less? I would also love to get rid of my car too. Would love to know.

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By: Aximilation http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/minimalist-freedom-how-to-leave-it-behind/comment-page-1/#comment-2566 Aximilation Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:09:22 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=702#comment-2566 Good post, I've beet watching your blog for a while and have been doing some slimming down of my possessions. It's funny because last night I was talking to a friend about getting rid of extra things that "might be useful" someday and explained that in my opinion, all the things that "might be useful" later and eventually save you some money are actually costing you more in space, and there is a space-dollar correlation somewhere, exactly the same concept as your last point about the true cost of stuff. I'm liking what I've read so far, it's provided some inspiration and I currently sit with my room (single room rented out) with two desks clear of anything aside from my clock, decorative candles, and a pad of paper for studying/notes. Let's fill up that box headed straight for the thrift store! Good post, I’ve beet watching your blog for a while and have been doing some slimming down of my possessions. It’s funny because last night I was talking to a friend about getting rid of extra things that “might be useful” someday and explained that in my opinion, all the things that “might be useful” later and eventually save you some money are actually costing you more in space, and there is a space-dollar correlation somewhere, exactly the same concept as your last point about the true cost of stuff. I’m liking what I’ve read so far, it’s provided some inspiration and I currently sit with my room (single room rented out) with two desks clear of anything aside from my clock, decorative candles, and a pad of paper for studying/notes. Let’s fill up that box headed straight for the thrift store!

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By: The Solitary Minimalist Journey | Far Beyond The Stars http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/minimalist-freedom-how-to-leave-it-behind/comment-page-1/#comment-1517 The Solitary Minimalist Journey | Far Beyond The Stars Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:28:38 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=702#comment-1517 [...] a 30 day rule for your stuff, get rid of all your stuff and start to live with 100 [...] [...] a 30 day rule for your stuff, get rid of all your stuff and start to live with 100 [...]

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