𝑶𝒖𝒕 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔.. 𝑰𝒏 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑬𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆.

As soon as I saw this prompt, my mind thought outside the box because decluttering doesn't always have to be about our wardrobes, it also goes beyond our closet, it affects our mind, lifestyle and choices in life.

I used to be someone who had so many apps on my phone, apps that I could let go of, but since it was trending I just hold on to them, I used to be on almost all social media platforms and you know how keeping up on each one of them can consume one's time without knowing.

Before now, immediately I wake up, I rush off to WhatsApp to view people's status, always tempted to reply chats, I also visit the street of Facebook, Instagram and the likes to get the hottest updates and what's trending in the fashion world and sometimes I forget to read my bible as I just say a very quick prayer and begin my day, gradually I began to drift away spiritually, as I had little or no time for my spirituality.

Embracing minimalism taught me to downsize on things that aren't important but encroaching my time and energy, so I thought about decluttering my digital space, I set timer for the apps that I felt where still important to me and then I uninstalled the ones that are of no good to me. This helped me to be more focused on things that are upbuilding and way important. Before going to bed, I ensure to deactivate my data mode for the apps on my phone, so that when I wake up the next morning, I wouldn't get beeps that will distract me from fulfilling my spiritual responsibility.

"Can worrying add a cubit to our life span?" This is one of my favorite quote from the holy book, I was a huge fan of anxiety, I worried about almost everything, you can call me an over thinker, but embracing minimalism taught to let go of unnecessary baggage in my heart and just live truly and freely.

I used to be jacks of all trades, always trying to fit in any career being a lover of creativity, I noticed how it was messing with my mind, interrupting my sleep and depriving me some me time with my creator, then I realized that while being a hard worker is a very good thing, I need to be balanced with my pursuit of materialistic things because after death, no one ever gets buried with their material possession, what counts is our relationship with our creator, so being content is the first key to enjoying a beautiful spiritual life.

I am now focused on making an impact in the world and leaving a footprint that will stand the test of time, rather than hopping on any career I find lucrative , I am now focused on a path career wise, honed my skill in that field and exceled, it has helped me to have a very simplified life.

Embracing minimalism has given me another perspective to life, I see things differently, I now have the mindset of gratitude for the big things, small things and everything in between, I now value clarity and peace more than anything, I now avoid comparing myself to others because I am aware that time and unforeseen circumstances overtakes all us, the swift do not always win the race, neither do the strong win the battle, I now know how to set my priorities right, keeping each thing in their proper place, spirituality, work, and social life. I now forgive easily and let go of resentment because if we crave forgiveness from our creator we too must learn to forgive others, this has helped my social life greatly, helping me to form peaceful bonds with people no matter who they are. In all, I now have a meaningful life more than when i used to be extra on everything, simplicity and minimalism has shaped me greatly to go with life's flow and live in the present.