Materialism vs Minimalism?

[Naiwen]

In the modern era filled with materialism and capitalism, I find joy in being frugal in spending and all things material. Why because I think being truly happy every moment of your life is the best thing that's ever happened to me personally. Enjoying life and health alone is my joy and happiness in life, because what's material possession once you're gone? Please discuss thanks.

 

[Ash]

Whilst I agree, I don't have a problem with anyone being materialistic. Hell, it would be highly hypocritical of me to think otherwise considering how much I love my branded clothes and expensive things.

Whilst I agree with your point, I think for some people, spending their money on things makes them happy. I mean, what's the point of saving money if you're going to die without enjoying it.

 

[Kylie]

Last year sometime I remember someone making a statement about how minimalist care about what they own a lot. Most people just don't care enough. This could make us materialistic sure, but I'd rather care a lot more about the few things I have then have so many things I care nothing for. It stuck with me. I wish I knew who said it.

 

[JennyorAlice]

My hubby and I spend money to a certain extent. There's money we have set aside but that's for emergencies. Something will break at some point and we like having money on had for things like that.

 

[ZandraJoi]

I agree with you. While I have 'stuff', many of the things I have is from when I was a kid myself or passed down as heirlooms. We are debt-free & that is a great feeling. It helps that we are frugal with living. We spend time not money on our loved ones.

 

[Ash]

My hubby and I spend money to a certain extent. There's money we have set aside but that's for emergencies. Something will break at some point and we like having money on had for things like that.

Having an emergency fund is always a great idea because you never know when something might go wrong. It's always awful to look at all that money though and know you can't spend it unless it's an emergency

 

[Grungie]

I only find materialism to be detrimental if it’s affecting your life in a negative fashion. Like if it’s a financial strain on you or something like that.

 

[Ash]

Yeah, I like buying expensive things that I like from time to time. As long as you can afford it, there's nothing wrong with splashing out on stuff whenever you get the chance.

What's the point in saving money if you die before getting to enjoy it?

 

[Kylie]

Not sure where I fall in this aspect as I'd rather spend my money on experiences rather than possessions.

 

[MrDawn]

What's the point in saving money if you die before getting to enjoy it?

Same. Saving money is one thing. But living like these people is a whole other level. I couldn't do it. I just couldn't.

 

[Kylie]

I couldn't do it. I just couldn't.

That's a bit much and I couldn't do it either.

 

[Ravenfreak]

As long as you have the funds to pay your bills and pay for your necessities it's fine to splurge here and there when you have extra cash. Life is too short afterall!

 

[Kyng]

I'm somewhere in the middle: I don't do much day-to-day spending, but I'm happy to treat myself every now and then.

If I saved too much, I'd become bored at the lack of treats. If I spent too much, I'd become bored because none of the treats would stand out.

 

[ZandraJoi]

I grew up Dutch & we are known to be penny-pinchers. I love being frugal. While we do splurge on occasion, it’s mostly on our health i.e. organic food. I do have “stuff”, but many of those things are from when I was a kid. I also have heirlooms I treasure. It literally paid off as we are debt-free. We spend time not money on our loved ones.

 

[Shavkat]

When we moved to a new apartment, we decided to get rid of things that were not needed anymore. Now, we are trying to live a minimalist lifestyle.

 

[bestwriter]

As my signature says it is not how much one has but what one does with what one has is the route to happiness. I do indulge though at times buying that which I crave for