So I still haven’t sparked joy
I’ve followed the methods from Marie Kondo, went through scores of minimalist videos on Youtube about simplifying one’s life and even went out at length to remove myself off unnecessary leisure that doesn’t benefit my life.
And I’m left with this question.
So, now what?
Am I doing it right?
I’m not sure what to do now. It felt like I have all the time and energy but cannot seem to find something meaningful to do.
And I have plenty of time now to figure this one out. So should I resume with relaxing, spending my time in leisure and idle activity?
It felt passive and mediocre which might promote depression in the long run.
“Boredom, passivity, and stagnation; these are the beginning of mental illness which propagates itself like scum on a stagnant pond.” -Collin Wilson.
Thoughts
To reduce and eliminate is the antithesis towards value creation.
After some period of self-reflection, I think that tidying up and adopting a minimalist lifestyle is about gaining control of oneself. While we usually recognize the merits of an organized routine, more often than not, we also tend to miss the opportunity that comes with clutter.
And what about leisure? Are these activities worth the cost of our time?
Leisure allows freedom and it is also an ideal ground for creativity to blossom. Although leisure and creativity are independently defined, I think that the relationship between these two constructs brings about:
a) a willingness to try new methods, and
b) the idea that activities during leisure have little to no repercussions to their own life.
While cleaning up and minimizing our material possessions are great, I think that there are still some matters which aren’t really discussed with taking control of your stuff and keeping things in order.
