This is part II of the article about Minimalism and Consumerism in Society, read part 1 here 📖....
Now think for a minute what exactly do you buy (and consume), why and what it will benefit you in the future? All cosmetic products – creams, shampoos, eye shadows, mascara, lipstick, and totally everything is made out of PLASTIC. Yes, they can also write recycled” plastic, but after that its also plastic, we cant be sure where it will end. It continues the “cycle”. Moreover, how many people really use up all their cosmetic products to the end? How many women just like to buy new things for the sake of “pleasure”.
This goes on to another industry – clothing and textile. Fast fashion shops are everywhere, we are flooded with new trends every season, every year. Big companies try to grab your attention with new , fancy trends, nice and “comfortable looks of the clothes. Before buying any new clothes, just pause and think more: why I like this piece? How long time i`ll wear it? What is the material this cloth is made of, what is the impact on the environment?
If everyone becomes really Mindful about all things they buy – then we will not face big environment stress and pollution in all places.
Be aware, that also second hand clothes add to the cycle” and most clothes are made of artificial, plastic and toxic materials. (Just we didn’t witness the process of their preparation, the slavery work for people in Third world, so we just feel calm).
The thing you need to do if you want to become more minimalistic, is to set your RULES. There need to be limit about everything – including your own boundaries. You have home space, so you can organise things so that they fit in it nicely without creating clutter.
Rules are very good step to do, if you want to feel more free and quiet in your mind and space. You can set rules about: how many items/ clothes to buy? When its time to de-clutter and organise your closet? What are the colours you love? What are the materials you prefer and pursue? Even how many clothes you need to buy in a year?
Start by counting all your clothes, go to each piece or even dress it, how it makes you feel? Does it fit your personality? You can set rules also about money and not to buy more new clothes, if you already have enough.
About clothes and fashion and all things you buy – the next thing is to set your personal STYLE”. Many people have tendency to buy things just because it is trendy or because they feel attracted to it, or because of spontaneous joy. (which has psychological roots) But is that purchase worth it in a long term?
Minimalism is way of living and a mindset, not just architecture and design style. The most important in it is freedom of multiple items, cleanness, monochrome colours, spaciousness, clarity and peace of mind.
As a way of life this style comes to confront the modern consumerism and the need to always accumulate, and always need more.
Minimalism is related more not to trends, but to consuming mindfully, and less, and living in harmony with the nature.
Now it can sound like a trend” but in fact (as I was revealed by the angels) minimalism will become in the basis of many future societies.
Minimalist style focuses on practical uses, compact things that are made of eco-friendly and organic materials, and soothing pastel tones – like white, creams, greys, blacks, beige, greens.
That doesn’t mean you cant be minimalist, if you love many colours or various things. It is mostly about not accumulating material things and sustainable living.
Count your cosmetic items – how much do you have? How many you have used? How many are made of plastic?
Count your clothes? How many items you have of only one kind? How often do you wear them? How many are made of pure organic material?
This awareness and asking questions should be related to ALL of your material possessions.
Now lets view the material items on energy perspective.
When you buy anything new and bring it in your home, it starts to radiate and create energy in your space. Everything has energy, which affect yours. That means, if you buy one hair brush, face powder, nail polish, sweater, dress, new bowl for the kitchen …all these items will connect with the energy of your space and make the exchange. They will add to the space and to your personal vibration.
If the item you buy is toxic or contains toxic elements, then your health will be in danger. That happens all the time, and many people are in danger of illnesses and allergies they even don’t realise.
Items are like precious elements adding energy to the space. Think about, if you want these elements to be pure and have high vibration or not.
Clutter and having not organized space with too many items of all kind, also creates chaotic energy. This affects all aspects of you –your home, your emotions, your mind, your energy, your relationship.
So the more clutter free and organised your home is, the more your mind will be free and at peace.
That’s maybe well known to most people, but still they are trapped in cycle of anxiety, stress and accumulation. Because the more stressed you are, then more you buy things and add to your clutter.
As a result the energy in your home becomes like “dark dust” or clouds and this may open negative portals for entities to come in your space.
Go through all rooms in your house, your closet, your cosmetics, your possessions, your collections of crystals, your books, your decorations, your kitchen items, your shoes…and ask yourself if these items correspond to your values and if you love them. Count how many items you have. Then take the decision to not accumulate more items, as they are not necessary.
When you become aware that you shouldn’t contribute to sickness of the nature and pollution of oceans and earth, when you become aware of your own values and needs, then all things will become easy for the future generations on earth.
Thank you for tuning in!
Read part 3 here ....
Nina Nour Bluebell 🔮
medium, crystal healer
may 2025 ★
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