Learn how minimalism can encourage us to remove the masks we often wear in life. Those parts of ourselves that we try to cover up or ignore out of shame or fear. Sometimes we use stuff to hide, to project hyper versions of ourselves or to avoid feeling vulnerable.

Kelly and Lauren believe that as we declutter our lives, we become more aware of our physical and mental spaces and we have the opportunity to reflect on who we are and our desires. And through this process of self-introspection, we can then design a lifestyle that is aligned with our authentic selves.

Minimalism essentially challenges us to ask ourselves questions around what we truly need in life so that we can make smart decisions that shape a more focused and purposeful every day.

Links

Medium.com: Removing the mask – self-alignment.

TinyBuddha.com: Being Honest with Ourselves & Removing our Masks

Brene Brown "The Power of Vulnerability" (TedxHouston)

Colin Wright "No Need" (Blog Post: May 17)

Quotes

"I would rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not." - Wayne Dyer

"At age 20, we worry about what others think of us. At age 40, we don't care what they think of us. At age 60, we discover they haven't been thinking of us at all." - Anna Landers