I claim some level minimalism in my life. I don't know what degree of a minimalist I am, but I do know when I see somebody that inspires me. For me, I don't think its so much about having fewer things, because I like things as much as the next guy. It's about something else. Take a listen to this lady and "feel" what she has....she obviously goes without a lot compared to you and I (or does she?). But don't focus on what she must go without, really listen to what she created for herself....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6izsZ-tv_V0&feature=related
below is a longer, better video clip of Dee.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZM2G-PfEbc
Oh my gosh...I think I love her too! that is so awesome...
ReplyDeleteI've seen her before in my travel abouts on you tube, I'm just as amazed with what little a person can really do "without" to manage to sustain oneself as it with that person with "THINGS" yes her creation is sweet...
ReplyDeleteI really like the fact that she built it herself. The tiny homes (http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/) cost almost 8 times the amount of Dee's home-built model.
ReplyDeleteanother inspirational person IMHO is Dolly Freed.
Check out her blog and book "Possum Living: How to Live Well Without a Job and with (Almost) No Money".