Becoming a Minimalist ॐ

I made a goal in 2013 that I would become a minimalist. Little did I know this goal could easily take years to accomplish rather than just one year. In fact, it's a lifestyle that takes consistency. You can't get rid of a bunch of physical clutter and expect that to be it. I find myself constantly getting rid of more and more junk that we never use, or even need.

Not to mention I'm taking on a bigger part of Minimalism. I want to de-clutter my home, mind, spirituality etc.. It's quite difficult, but so very worth it in the long run.

I've decided to blog about my experiences through Minimalism, and ended up forgetting all about it. So here I am again, Blogging my journey through Minimalism.

Where did I start? By looking up ideas that have worked for other fellow Minimalists. Here are a few links that you too, can check out.

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Okay, so now that you now know I am officially a practicing Minimalist I will keep you all updated on what helps, what success I've had, my journey, my minimalist diet, exercise etc..

Yoga ॐ Why I am so attracted to it.

I have a friend/ acquaintance that does yoga, and her mind set seemed so in tune.

I wanted to try it out not for the 'exercise' but for the mental benefits. I thought I'd HATE yoga because I'm not flexible nor am I patient, but come to find out I thoroughly enjoyed it. I started reading books on yoga and showing up to yoga as much as I could.

I want to practice and live by the minimalist lifestyle, and yoga seemed to romanticize the idea of a minimalist work out. You don't need crazy equipment. You need your mind, and body.

Thinking back to before I started practicing yoga I am embarrassed at how negative my thoughts were on a daily basis. I could only think negatively. Yoga has opened up my mind and spirit, I am now patient with the world around me, and more importantly; I am patient with me.

I am more open to new ideas, and goals.

For example- I have never been outgoing enough to talk to a complete stranger. I set a goal to talk to a new stranger each month. I do still struggle with it, but I have met so many beautiful souls.

I don't want to become a crazy hippy, but I have always believed in love over war, I want to try a more organic approach to life, but at the same time I want to still be me. I do tend to care a lot about materialistic things, and if you practice meditation, yoga,  and the minimalist lifestyle those things aren't supposed to matter, but I honestly believe I can live both lives. I can enjoy my material wants and needs at the same time trying to not want and need as much as I have in the past.

I love the idea in yoga where you don't have to be perfect, you can go at your own pace, and it's all about YOU and YOUR practice. I have a very long ways to go, but I am going at my own pace, and enjoying every step of the way. Life isn't about being perfect. Life is about falling over in warrior 1 and picking yourself back up, re-setting, and moving right back into the flow of things.

Here's to a new life style and trying new things.

xoxo. Natasha.