Minimalists read more books
since starting a minimalist lifestyle, I’ve noticed a significant amount of free time. this ultimately came down to removing unhealthy habits and distractions mainly being technology. Refer to my digital minimalism post on how I minimised my life digitally. The last time I physically read a book was nearly a decade ago - until I changed and suddenly had free time. Resisting the temptation to resort to technology out of pure boredom was a success.
Not only did I give up reading fictional books but this opened the door to non fiction books that were predominantly self-help based. In the span of 6 months I read 15 books, so this year in 2022 I aim to read at least 25. Initially I had a small list of books I wanted to go through, and assumed that that would be the end of my reading journey. However reading one non fiction book led to many other areas to spark my interest.
I’ve come to the realisation that non fiction books are knowledge and knowledge is endless. We will never know everythhing although we can aspire to. I would never be in this position if it wasn’t for this new minimalist lifestyle. What makes it easier is the access to public libraries. Never in my life have I paid for a book just to hoard on an aesthetically pleasing shelf. Nor have I invested in a kindle or paid for e-books. There is no need when libraries exist. Not only is this a financial advantage but also promotes more walking and outings that serve good health benefits. Above is the collection of library books I’m currently starting the year with.