In the U.S., minimalism is often framed as having less:fewer clothes, fewer dishes, fewer things on the shelves. In Japan, minimalism is more about respect —respect for space, for objects, and for how a home supports daily life. Rather than asking:❌ “Do I own too much?” The question becomes:✅ “Does this support the life I’m living right now?” A chipped mug may stay because it’s loved.A rarely used item may go because it creates visual noise or mental strain.Nothing is kept out of guilt. Nothing is removed out of trendiness. A simple practice to try this week (no decluttering required): Choose one object you use daily.Pause before using it.Notice whether it feels supportive, neutral, or draining. That awareness alone prepares you for deeper decluttering — without overwhelm. More soon as we get ready for our next challenge. 🌿🍵

In Japanese minimalism, the goal isn’t to have less for the sake of less. It’s to create space so your home can breathe—and so you can, too. Objects are chosen with care.They’re respected, maintained, and given a clear place to live.When something no longer serves the household, it’s released with gratitude rather than guilt. Today, as you open a drawer or clear a small surface, try approaching it with this mindset: - Does this item still have a role in my daily life? - Does it support calm, ease, or function in my home? - If not, can I thank it and let it go? Even one small area cleared with intention changes the energy of a room.Minimalism, in this sense, isn’t about aesthetics—it’s about harmony. Take your time. Move gently.Your home notices the care you give it. 🤍 Feel free to share what you worked on today or what this idea stirred for you. — Mama Li