Dear friends, I hope you’re having a lovely season so far. The arrival of the winter always gives me a feeling of serenity. For me, winter is not just a season, it’s a way of life. Every year, during this time, I always feel like going back to my good old days that I miss …
An ode to 2019
After what feels like a lifetime of trying to be something I’m not, I feel like I’ve finally learned to be okay with who I really am. 2019 was a year with no adventures, no big moments to remember, and no stories to tell, but when I sit down and look back at what I’ve …
Silence – a visual poem
“We’re living in the world with so many fears We fear the darkness, we fear getting lost in the wilderness, we fear silence and solitude For they keep telling us that those things bring no good That the unknown is scary and so is silence That we have to learn to fit into this world …
Inspiration for Minimalism: YouTube, Podcast and More
Have you ever found yourself struggling to follow through with the minimalist lifestyle? Have you ever found it hard to let go of attachment to things or to people even though you know they don’t add any value to your life? Or have you ever got discouraged by other people? (This is especially true if …
[Poem] Real, always
“My heart fell for you when we first met,I was shy but I knew it bestThat the one I need is you.I’m not sure if you know how I feeIBut what I’ve said is always reaI.Sometimes my head gets confusedBecause of the words you said.But honey, in spite of thatYou’re still in my heart, always.When …
My September in photos
“…and it ought to make us feel ashamed when we talk like we know what we’re talking about when we talk about love.” ― Raymond Carver, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love (September Reads) Here is my monthly recap – 2018 Sep – Dalat, Vn.
Movies that inspired me to be a wanderer
You may never imagine how many travel movies I have watched so far. Every time I need some motivation to step out of my comfort zone and explore the world around me, I always look for travel movies or books. They are somehow like my painkillers. I know it sounds silly but it’s true. They …
Things I no longer buy as a low-waste minimalist
I know I’m not a perfect minimalist just yet. There are still many unimportant things I can’t get rid of, many negative thoughts I still hold on to. Anyways, I’ve just only started and the journey into this minimalist lifestyle takes time and great effort. I’m just trying my best. I make small, easy changes …
What Minimalism Means to Me
When it comes to minimalist living, some people may wonder whether they are a minimalist already or what they should do to become a true minimalist. For me, there is no absolute definition of what a minimalist is. Being a minimalist means different things to different people. … There is no single set of rules …
My favorite minimalism blogs
Since I started to follow the minimalist lifestyle, I have read through various blogs relating to it. You know, sometimes the best way to get some inspiration is to learn about others’ experiences. These bloggers, one way or the other, have given me so much motivation and insights into how being a minimalist looks like. …