My Awakening
During my undergraduate studies, my lecturer would always ask me “is that all?” anytime I answered questions and I would stand there looking at him, wondering how he knew there…
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Refocusing, Realigning, and Re-Prioritizing
Since January, I've noticed my spending has been a little less organised than…
The Eco-Crafter’s Cabinet
As someone who has been made to believe is a mini version of her mother, it’s surprising I’m no hoarder. We all know African mothers and how they can keep things for decades just…
Gazing Forward: Building a Life of Intention in a World Obsessed with More
Just like in this picture, anytime my hands rest on the iron balcony, looking…
Scale Of Preference
For a while, people made me feel like something was wrong with me because I was no more as dramatic as I was. Honestly, they were not just “people”. They were my friends. Not…
When Mayhem Mattered
Some years back, I used to find it hard to understand people who struggled to let go of things, be it clothes or shoes. I later realized I was no different, but mine was with…
Why Are You So Angry??
For some weeks now, I have been feeling less and less of a minimalist. I have been feeling this sort of rage simmering in my belly. It was really tough, as I was trying so hard…
Just Let Me Breathe
My family calls me Miss because of how much organized I am at home. Honestly, they think I’m organized but I’ll say I’m rather simple. There’s not really much mess to make when…
Quiet Thoughts...
The past few weeks have caused me to reflect more on my mental health because of the connection it had with my recent illness. I thought I had things under control until my…
Influenced by Scarcity: My Environment’s Role in My Minimalist Life
Though I have always lived a simple life since my teenagehood and held onto…
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