Important Vs. Unimportant

The minimalist lifestyle comes down to this simple premise. While many refer to needs vs. wants, I think it is even a more personal experience. Sure, we as human beings have certain needs. If it was a matter of simply identifying what is needed, I could eliminate almost everything in the house. Certainly I don't need a coffee mug since I really do not need coffee to live. In fact, if I were so inclined, I only need the basics in nutrition to remain alive and water. Everything else in my house is a luxury.

Naturally, I am not opting to follow this course of action. Therefore, when I think about the transformation over the last few weeks, I am realizing that getting rid of the unimportant is making time for the important. The shedding of Netflix is a prime example. At one time in my life I thought I needed cable. I shuddered each time I imagined going without television. Since the beginning of the year, I am cable-free. Netflix was a great assistant in making this a reality. Now, I decided I can forgo this service also.

In the last week, I found that the old habit of turning on the idiot box was still with me. However, since it wasnt connected to a service, the television was not turned on. This left me with a great deal of time. And, that my friends, is the crux of the situation: what do I do with this new found time? The obvious answer is to focus upon the important.

This revelation is tied to something else that I noticed. Whenever I look at my life and the actions that are in it, I have a tough time determining what is important. As mentioned, I once thought some type of television service was important. It is not. Now, I am faced with the challenge of really establishing what is truly important in my life.

I have full confidence I will uncover the deeper levels of this exercise over the next week. Presently, I am undergoing a 'plan of action' exercise to establish my road map for the next 12 months. It is a truly beneficial experience for me and helping me to concentrate upon the important vs unimportant. My goal is to eliminate the waste in my life. Everything is subject to review. Getting to the core of what is going on is crucial to me.

Do you know what is truly important in your life? Most will say they do and, perhaps, that is true. However, do their actions reflect it. Many will say health is important to them as they are carrying around 25, 50, or 100 extra pounds. Here we see the actions not matching up with the values. Therefore, is it really high on the list of important factors.

Congruent living is another thing that I am seeking. As a seeker of freedom, I am faced with the prospect of matching my actions with this outcome. That is my present quest. Eliminating all that is truly unimportant to me is a component that sets me on the proper path. The unimportant is truly only a distraction. If I really don't value it, why have it? The answer is becoming obvious to me.