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Title has now changed from 'Literature Girl' to 'literature girl'. Monumental site update.

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theonetruepath literaturegirl

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I am very appreciative of your article about minimalism. I hold many of the values you express in the article, and I have taken to using minimalism as a framework for improving focus as well; in particular, digital minimalism, environmental minimalism, and minimalism with regard to speech. I was pleasantly surprised to read about the latter. (1/2)

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theonetruepath 2 days ago

One personal issue I have with this minimalist framework, however, is that it's often a slippery slope toward neurotic tendencies and compulsive behavior for me. I become intensely critical of the things I decide to keep, and I constantly find myself reevaluating, much to the detriment of the focus I was trying to improve. I wonder if this is something you've experienced as well. (2/2)

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literaturegirl 2 days ago

I'm glad you found some meaning in the article; whenever I saw the design of your website it resonated with me a lot because of its accessibility and simplicity, yet it still has a distinct aesthetic appeal, which I really appreciate. I think it can be a hard balance to strike. I'm looking forward to seeing what else you add to it and how it grows.

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literaturegirl 2 days ago

I think a problem I've always struggled with is having a fairly 'black and white' mindset, so I can definitely relate to that risk of falling into compulsive tendencies regarding minimalism. I think over time I've mellowed out and settled into a comfortable, sustainable middle ground, though.

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literaturegirl 2 days ago

What helps me the most is to define minimalism not simply as the elimination of things, but rather the cultivation of a better environment for focusing on the things that DO matter a great deal to me. This way, my mindset is less about the removal of things and more about finding the best possible ways to enjoy what is truly precious to me. I feel grateful far more often than I do critical.

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theonetruepath 1 day ago

Thank you for your kind words about the design of my site. I am glad to hear you like it, as I've been rather restlessly indecisive about the direction I want to take it in. I relate strongly to the mindset you describe, and it's reassuring to know that it's not just me. I'll try to follow your advice and focus on what really matters to me, though identifying exactly what that is can be quite challenging.

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literaturegirl 1 day ago

I guess my main concern is whenever possessions of mine end up collecting dust in a corner somewhere. Whenever I own fewer things, I remember to appreciate and use the things I do have much more. Identifying what brings you joy is definitely a very personal thing, and it's tough in our current age, as I think lots of possessions are designed to bring short-term satisfaction rather than long-term fulfilment.

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literaturegirl 1 day ago

I try to identify what brings me the latter, for the most part. That's why I prefer a designated portable music player over a phone, a merino wool jumper I'll keep for ten years over a cheap polyester one I'll throw away in a few months, or a brass fountain pen over a cheap ballpoint. Not sure if that helps, but prioritising those things helps me to identify what really improves my quality of life. :^)

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