Resistance wants to keep us shallow and unfocused.

What you and I seek is our own authenticity, truth and voice. As Seneca had put it many thousands of years ago “We live in a time of great distractions, the whole future lies in uncertainty, live immediately”

So much stuff – Identity in our possessions

Are we creating our own identity by acquiring so much? Is the reason behind minimalism to cast away those items that identified you as a person and you don’t want to be that person anymore? What we own becomes us. The choices we made to purchase a certain item is projecting a story you want to tell – electric car? You care about the environment. Patagonia Shirt? You care about factory workers getting paid fairly Beards / pants / sports we play / music we listen to – adds to the story.

It becomes an issue when it overwhelms us – for myself it was photography equipment. With over 6 camera bodies and 20 lenses it was all a bit too much – but I wanted to identify myself as a photographer by the equipment I had, not by the work I produced.

I just can’t take a selfie with my phone like everyone else - I have to be a photographer in use the “real” camera.

So what would happen if I sold all of my photography gear instead and become a single camera/single lens person that seems to be the direction many head towards? Money is not for spending to accumulate things, money is a value ticket – where what you value most is where your time, thoughts and efforts are spent. Greater joy comes from spending this money on experiences bought and places visited.