Can minimalists and even an extreme minimalist have tattoos? Can we have what is not necessary?
Hello friends, this is Youheum. I've been practicing minimalism and wellness for 5 years.
I have a total of 7 tattoos and I'll go over what they are soon.
The question is... can I possess things without guilt trapping myself and saying things like
"oh, that's not minimal. That's not really minimalism."
For me, it's okay to have things because I believe that
Minimalism is simply focusing on what I love and appreciate.
I appreciate creativity and expression and that's why I love keeping art close to me on my body.
So I got these from a Korean female artist back in New York.
Also, be sure to let me know if you have a tattoo. What meaning does it hold for you?
And if you are thinking of getting one, but want to keep it sustainable
you can look for non-toxic vegan options.
But only if that matters to you. My largest piece is a fern plant on the inner arm.
I also have three moon phases.
symbols of light, two crystals and an illustration of the moon, sun, and the earth. (Also lavender plant!)
I know some of you were curious about the one on my left wrist and
it's a Zen labyrinth. The edges and the dots connect and create a focal point of contemplation.
Some of you already know that I appreciate
elements of nature and
I value the connection I have with the Divine Being and the natural world.
My tattoos remind me of the spiritual connection I have with this universe.
The reason why I need a physical reminder is because I believe
that material things also
hold spiritual meaning.
For me, minimalism and
spirituality cannot be exempt from the duality of this universe. So all are
material and non-material at the same time like the old teachings of yin and yang. That is why I
believe even minimalist can have possessions and I also believe that
spiritual practitioners can also seek the help of physical objects to assist them on their journey.
It's okay to own Mala beads, to have an altar, and to use physical
resources to spread the message of
unconditional love and spirituality. The confusion lies when we believe that only
physical things matter but both the physical and non-physical coexist.
My approach to minimalism is not the denial of its opposing forces,
like maximalism and physical possessions.
Minimalism for me is the acceptance of duality, the knowingness of
both the possessiveness within me and the me who can easily let go as well.
So it matters not to me that I have material things like tattoos, nice things,
and expensive things.
I cannot deny
the presence of material things and even the usefulness of these things.
But what I can do is to invite conscious awareness within my present capacity.
So to put it simply, if I appreciate my possessions with gratitude
while I possess it, that is a part of my spiritual practice.
But if I don't show gratitude that becomes material obsession and
bot aligned with my practice of spiritualism.
I focus on gentleness,
forgiveness, and the acceptance of
imperfection just like how the universe is.
So if you want lots of tattoos in your minimal life, feel free to do what you want to do! :)
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