Becoming a Minimalist is not for the weak. We go against the crowd. We’re the little bit odd kid that doesn’t say yes to everything that is offered and we take pride in having empty space. Some self-declared minimalists struggle with letting go of possessions more than others. Once we realize that minimalism isn’t just getting rid of stuff, but rather a lifestyle of volunteer simplicity that becomes such a part of who we are we relax and see the meaning behind it all. Reasons for becoming a minimalist vary with the individual.

Life is Overwhelming. All of that stuff we were told would make us happy has just stressed us out with having to keep track of it, store it, clean it, and use it. We don’t have the time, energy, or patience to deal with it anymore. Once we start getting rid of stuff we find it can…