Podcast 490 | Blank Spaces - The Minimalists

The Minimalists talk about the fear and joy of creating blank spaces in our lives.

What if I don’t find anything meaningful on the other side of minimizing my stuff?
Blank space—do you find it terrifying or appealing?
Listener tip: New ways to get rid of your excess clothes and toys.
What happens when my exciting work turns out to be too stressful?
Why do I feel so compelled to save other people from their circumstances?
What does it take to create a staged home that always feels calm?
Talkaboutable: An estimated 16 million American homes are vacant.
Sucky Ad: Does this commercial look like it was directed by The Minimalists?
Added Value: A song that made JFM cry this month.

Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

Abundance exists only where fear doesn’t.
Minimalism is the amplification of spaciousness.
Simplicity doesn’t eliminate excitement; it minimizes the chase.
Happiness is a team sport.
Your home is a blank canvas upon which a calm or chaotic life can be painted.
Going without is the price of simplicity.
Space is to control what fire is to gold: it removes the excess to reveal what is essential.

Podcast 490 | Blank Spaces