Category Minimalism

Part of simple living is doing all things in moderation. But it’s easy to get swept up with something once in awhile. I still occasionally find myself doing an occasional binge. But an occasional binge can lead to problems. I’m…

I don”t really meditate in the traditional sense. But I make a point to quiet my mind every day. It only takes a few minutes and it can help you gain a greater sense of peace. Life can be stressful.…

If you follow Hip Diggs, you know I struggle a little with the term minimalist. Sometimes, I feel like I own too much to be a minimalist. I’ve gone as far as considering myself a pragmatist or a moderate minimalist.…

I’ve been keeping a journal in one form or another for the last 30 years. It’s made me a better writer. It’s also put me more in touch with my own feelings and goals. It’s led to writing several books…

For me, the biggest draw toward minimalism is space. Yes, I believe in owning and doing less. But it’s the space that comes from living minimally that I love. Landscape was the first factor in my minimalist journey. Photo by…

Letting go can be hard. Whether it’s something we once considered a prize possession or whether it’s a relationship that’s run it’s course, letting go is a challenge. How do we know when to let go? What if it we…

You know, I’ve just about had enough of people calling minimalism a lifestyle. It’s not. Minimalism is an art. Simple is a lifestyle. Ah, a stereotypical minimalist photo: A MacBook Air on a sleek white desktop with a white background.…

Lately, something has been stirring deep within my soul. There’s a sleeping giant that is waking. The giant has always been there, has always been part of who I am. Its name is minimalism and the journey continues. At the…

I’ve been in people’s houses who have cluttered bathrooms. They keep shelves full of stuff in the bathroom. The bathroom counter is cluttered. The floor is a mess. Sometimes it’s so dirty, I hesitate to use it. I believe in…