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.
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 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.…
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…
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…
Just because I’ll be done posting at Hip Diggs soon doesn’t mean I’ll quit making minimalist music. I have no problem with minimalism as an art form. It’s minimalism as a lifestyle that I’m abandoning. I explain why in these…
Last week, The Minimalists, Joshua Fields Millburn, and Ryan Nicodemus, started a podcast. Today, I’ll do a short review of their first podcast, including a response to their mention of Hip Diggs, children, and minimalism. History In The Making The…
