minimalism Tag Posts Index

The Usual Ups And Downs.

Closeness and connection are not always the same thing. Sometimes, what we call closeness is simply performance. It is the art of constantly managing people's

The Bag, The Boots, The Whole Damn Philosophy

Look, I've spent enough of my life hauling gear through customs lines and stumbling, jet-lagged, down narrow foreign streets to know a few things. One of them is

A Hoarding Problem

After all the years I've been contributing to the minimalist vibe here on Hive, I've got cause to write about something so awfully unminimalist as to be obscene,

Singapore Architectural Geometry

There is a great satisfaction in making a fine art out of a simple photo of a building. I believe every photographer wants to capture buildings in their perfect

Am I a human made of things?

Having finished the latest draft of the book I'm working on, I've been filling up my time at home trying to "make space". The sheer arrogance of setting

Entry for the Shadow Contest/SMASh | Light and Shadows in Silence

Hello, dear #ShadowHunters community! Here is my entry for the ShadowHunters SMASh Contest #433.

Finding Clarity in the Shadows

Photo source: Unsplash Sometimes, the most profound ideas emerge when we step away from the noise and embrace the silhouette. There is a certain power in simplicity—a

The Quiet Rhythm of the Sea

I always edit my photos because it is part of my creative style. This makes them stand out from the crowd and I get better results in stock photography. If you are

The Line Between Cozy and Crowded.

Sometimes the most comforting thing you can do is let go of what used to comfort you. ~unknown. I've come to realize that clutter isn't always just about load or

I no longer want exciting weekends all the time

Cafe visit, a weekend getaway, spending time with family, and sometimes, a workout; those were how my weekend looked like. Nowadays, I prefer to simplify my weekend

The Third Space

With my devices being almost brand new (due to the reset) and some errors, I realized some of my minimalist habits were thrown out of the window. I also did a

Did someone support you during your hardest time and how did they did?

Not intentionally, but yes I have to do what I have to do This was the absolute better option to choose Which is why I decided to move closer to my polythecnic Since

I Was Living a Lifestyle, Not a Life

「 This year taught me the real difference between life & style. 」 If there is one thing that late 2025 to today taught me, it’s that I’ve been living a lifestyle

Dreaming Of A Simpler Life Away From Technology

one day, this will be me, sitting on the tail gate of something without a bunch of tech or telemetry just baking away in some little outta the way place somewhere

Hurrying is not a Virtue.

Minimising hurry is not about laziness or dropping all ambition. It's about reclaiming the space to actually experience your life instead of just racing through

My orchids in black and white / Mis orquídeas en blanco y negro(Eng/Esp)

The black and white orchid displays its elegance in a different way: without color, but with a contrast that highlights every detail. A simple image that conveys

Wizard's Log - May 6th 2026

Here's an update on my shelter, food and work situation. I also discuss Violet Ray technology from the early 1900s, the BPC-157 peptide for injury recovery, and

How does less choice bring more peace?

There's this quiet kind of exhaustion that comes from having or doing too much. Having too many options, too many tools, too many decisions waiting for you before

Breaking Up Isn't Hard To Do

In my second half-century of life few things are easier to do than getting rid of crap I don’t need. After moving residences a total of twelve times in my adult

Triphasic Sleep

Lately I have been letting myself fall asleep early-- whether at 7pm or at 11pm, going to sleep before Midnight is essential. Studies have shown that people who