The Disciplined Art Of Less
Do you keep a schedule? Are you able to get done what you want to get done? Being disciplined is an art. It’s something we have to plan. That disciplined art starts with less. I’m quick to admit that I…
Category Minimalism
The heart of Hipdiggs, the Minimalism category delves deep into the philosophy and practice of minimalism. It explores the benefits of a minimalist lifestyle, offers practical tips for decluttering, and encourages thoughtful discussions about consumerism, simplicity, and finding happiness in less.
5 Reasons To Join The Discussion At Hip Diggs
On New Year’s Day, I opened up the discussion at Hip Diggs. I believe that discussion is an important prerequisite to change. Change is what Hip Diggs is about. I started this blog as a personal simple-living blog. Now I’d…
Ethics Applied To Minimalism: Why I Turned Down Money
If we claim to be minimalists, there are certain ethical guidelines we should follow. I’ve never been one for setting rules for minimalism, but some basic ethics may be in order from time to time. Recently, I turned down $100…
Hosting Your Own Boxing Party and Eliminating Excess
A few years ago, I learned about something called a boxing party. It’s a simple concept. You box up the majority of your material belongings. Then you store them in your basement or your garage for a few months. In…
Quiet Your Mind For 10 Minutes A Day
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.…
The Secret Behind Minimalism Is Simple
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.…
5 Reasons To Shun Fundamentalist Thinking
I was much more conservative when I was younger. I thought the world and my religion had a strict set of rules that I had to follow. But fundamentalist thinking only led me down a road to closed-mindedness and fear.…
Shep: My Dog The Minimalist
We can learn a lot from our canine friends. I’ve learned a lot from my dog, Shep. I’ve learned about loyalty. I’ve learned about determination. I’ve learned about minimalism. My simple dog Shep has taught me a few things. Dogs…
On Minimalism, Blogging, And Being Human
I’ve been blogging for several years. I’ve been a minimalist most of my life. It took me awhile to see how the two could come together. I’ve reached that point. Still, this leads to further questions. How do minimalism, blogging,…
A Minimalist View On The Value Of Time
As a minimalist, I’m wrestling with the problem of time. How does time fit into the minimalist equation? Time is not the same as minimalist art or minimalism in architecture. Simple living does something amazing. It opens up more time…
