It's important to understand why a minimalist chooses to live this lifestyle. There are misconceptions out there about minimalist living and that's why many societies think that minimalism is only intended for the old fashioned. Nevertheless, there has to be great reasons why folks choose to live or not to live this lifestyle. Let us have a look at the pros and cons of minimalist dwelling.

The Cons

The society is the most powerful constraint that debars individuals from living a minimalist lifestyle. We've been brought up with a lot of competition, starting from our houses, to our schools and consequently to our offices. The society has instructed us that we must always keep to climb the ladder without compromising its height provided that we triumph. Life doesn't need more income, but we have seen individuals with more than sufficient and yet they appear to not be satisfied. The one who could outrun another was possibly the victor.

Based on Abrahams Maslow's theory of needs, the highest point that an individual can achieve after surpassing the rest of the phases is itself actualization. But this trend is starting to change; folks need more than just self actualization-they desire more stages to be inserted in that theory so that they can even be more self-actualized. That is why the society will continue to teach their kids without minding the high unemployment rate creeping in the market. That is a fantasy of every parent-good education and also the best job for my child.

On the flip side, minimalists are accused of selfishness. People have labeled them as stingy due to they dread to shell out even if they had the money. Personally, I believe a great part of individuals hate minimalism. In fact, some have claimed to possess too brief lifespan and therefore won't be afraid to catch any opportunity that will bring them happiness. Those who don't intend to live a minimalist lifestyle consistently have a notion of doing what other successful individuals have done before. To put it differently, they usually strive to break the 'record' even for after. For instance, many aspire to get descent homes so as to live lavish lifestyles or probably dine at the most expensive and respectable hotel.

The Pros

Minimalists live the way they do because they had been brought up that way. As an example, if you were brought up in a household of strictly drinkers, it does not indicate that you're more than stingy that you can not eat beef. You were brought up that way and there are no apologies to make for that.

For instance, a small home with a larger family requires decluttering. As opposed to adding more things in that smaller house, a minimalist will attempt to have less that would offer happiness and in addition peace of mind. Apart from that, they are concerned in acquiring items that will last. Quality of thing isn't a problem provided that the thing can last. You may ask why are they are doing this? They surely do not wish to load their homes with stuff. Can envision a home with a lot of worn out items filling out your space?