“When things aren’t adding up in your life, start subtracting.” – Anonymous

 

 

Our culture celebrates the idea of adding.  Of chasing more.  Of doing more.

 

More of more is the rallying cry.

 

Often, a step in the opposite direction will serve us in a more meaningful fashion.

 

Instead of adding, we can mindfully subtract.

 

Eliminating those things that do not serve us.  Removing that which beats us down.

 

Reducing our needs.  Only bringing new into our lives if it truly adds joy.

 

Reducing spend on material things, so we can free up money for adventures.

 

Living within our means.  Leaving a healthy buffer between incomings and outgoings.

 

Reducing stress and the need to ‘keep up’.

 

Mindful Subtraction

Subtraction leads us to simplicity.  Simplicity leads to intentional.

 

Mindful subtraction is not about frugality.  It’s not about making our lives sparse.  On the contrary, it’s about making space for what matters most.

 

Subtraction has power.  We remove the excess.  We focus on the essential.

 

Subtract.  Get more, from less.

 

 

 

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