Every human being has all three of those: approval, sentimentality and safety. Safety tends to govern the other two when wewwe really look at the default there. Most people are perfectly content within their comfort zone. And you can't ask them, you can't drag them out of their comfort zones. That creates suffering that they didn't ask for. How might your life be better with less?
The Minimalists discuss our shared clean-slate fantasy of renting a giant dumpster and tossing everything in it, as well as more prudent and responsible decluttering methods, including selling, donating, and recycling, and they answer the following questions:
Why did you renovate The Minimalists podcast studio after its first year? (03:51)
How do we tactfully approach a loved one regarding their maximalist lifestyle encroaching on our shared minimalist space? (07:05)
What are the three reasons that we cling? (09:11)
Why is striving for perfection such a fruitless pursuit? (17:21)
How do we appropriately pass on personalized items? (19:11)
How do I help loved ones let go of their attachment to things? (29:04)
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