As many of you know I have begun a never ending journey to becoming a minimalist, at least as best as I can. I have found myself beginning to take note of things around me more since I have started this. Just the other day, I was looking out my bedroom window and saw that one of my backyard trees was on its last leaf. It got me thinking. Is this tree with its one leaf worth any less than its neighboring tree with many? Not at all. The same concept applies to possessions. Our society is raised to beleive more is better, bigger is better....better is just...well...better. That is not always true. Less is still beautiful perhaps even more so because you notice what you have and respect it more.
This tree was symbolic to me and a realization hit that I too don't need to feel awkward or strange or any less beautiful if I choose the path of less. Like that tree your individuality will shine through and people will take notice of YOU and not your "stuff". Isn't that what we all want in the end? to be remembered?
Thanks for reading and I love to hear your comments:)
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