“Having a clean, empty space is the mark of a disposable culture.”

That’s one perspective.

Another perspective requires more effort — mindfulness. The more mindful I become concerning stuff the less stuff I require.

Devon — you’re certainly mindful of the negative impact(s) of your minimalist practice. I wonder when your mindfulness will allow a sense of peace with constructive minimalism (keeping certain items you know you’ll need in the future) v. destructive minimalism — what you well document in this post.

Life as a nomadic monk has honed my sense of minimalism such that I’ve come to know I need little to enjoy a robust, healthy, full life.

• One change of clothes (while I’m laundering the other set) is all that’s needed. Special clothing (for special events) — nope. What you see me wearing at the grocery store is what you’ll see me wearing at a wedding (much to the chagrin of many).
• One pair of shoes works just fine. On those RARE occasions where more dressy stuff (shoes, clothes) seem appropriate (like when I’m a wedding officiant or guest of honor based on a book launch, et. al.) a quick trip to a local re-use store solves the problem. The extra set of dressy stuff quickly finds their way back to some charity that helps folks re-enter the workforce.
• Furniture (et. al.) — utilitarian only. When I move (as I often do) — thanks to Craigslist (free stuff) move-out day is a breeze!
• Maintaining a simple life fills me with a sense of peace such that while I’m more than aware I’m worthy of opulent living — to what end? After being the Executor of many a materialistic being I have zero desire to burden someone with liquidating massive amounts of stuff.

Minimalism balanced with mindfulness — a life-long teacher.