We often see minimalism portrayed as the golden ticket to a calm, peaceful life. But does decluttering your closet really declutter your mind? In this introspective episode of The M.E.S.S. Minimalist Marlena Charming explores the relationship between minimalism and inner peace—what’s real, what’s romanticized, and how to find your personal balance. Through soulful storytelling, practical reflection, and honest insight, Marlena unpacks what it really means to simplify your life—and whether minimalism alone is enough to bring true peace from within.