Comments on: Fad

By: Kibera

Kibera — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:44:06 +0000

[...] and we’ve written before on The Minimal List about the privilege of choosing to live simply (http://www.theminimallist.com/2009/09/fad/). But pose the “what can’t you live without” question to a resident of Kibera and the answers [...]

By: ritasparrow

ritasparrow — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:42:44 +0000

I think that your motivation for simplifying your life determines whether it is a fad for you. Are you challenging yourself to consume less just to compete with your minimalist friends – to be the best at using less – or is it from the heart? For myself, I am practicing keeping utilities super low to see if I can live on what I expect to receive from social security in three years. Also, I do care that my energy footprint is low, and my use of plastics is nearly 0. The personal is also political. If this is a fad, then I am glad of it.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:19:19 +0000

Milk paint isn't “paint so wholesome they call it milk”. Instead of being water or oil based, it's milk based. They actually use milk to make it.

By: ritasparrow

ritasparrow — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:42:44 +0000

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:19:19 +0000

Milk paint isn't “paint so wholesome they call it milk”. Instead of being water or oil based, it's milk based. They actually use milk to make it.

By: Jaysen Elliott

Jaysen Elliott — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:01:51 +0000

Very enjoyable post to ready. I share your line of thought, and look forward to reading more of your posts as they are published. – Jaysen Elliott – The Pro-Coach Healthy Mindset Dude