BASIC

I think we live overly complicated lives. Keeping up with any single subject matter these days a demanding task. Our lives are nuanced and finding peace while also living a fulfilled life can be tricky.

There are unlimited paths to take, infinite choices. We end up with analysis paralysis and always feeling deflated and unproductive.

This doesn't have to be our fate. Contrary to popular belief, I would argue that a basic life is a life well lived.

Taking some time to standardize a few things in our life, can lead to less clutter, more clarity and present life. Some of the choices to get there are easier than others.

BASIC is my attempt at having a few governing factors that are easy to do. If you'll indulge me, I will show how I do it. This will not be what works for you. But I hope it can inspire you in one way or another.

what is BASIC? the name is inspired from the 'basics' in your wardrobe. basics in my wardrobe are: 5 white T-shirts, 5 black T-shirts, 2 pairs of jeans, 2 pairs of trousers, and 2 pullovers. boring right? I agree, but putting on clothes in the morning is just easier this way. Everything 'fits' with everything, both in size and fashion. It so happens that I also have other garments, but not many. Enough to create variance, like a few dress shirts, or a favourite hoodie. Why am I telling you this? Well, many years ago, when my wife looked at my wardrobe, she laughed, cried and a few hours later, we had 2 black bags of clothes ready to donate. I only used 10% of my wardobe. Everything else was just in the way. Every, single, morning. Now I can get dressed in the dark, and I'll still look 'fine'. It is obviously a matter of taste, and If you are a fashionista, this example might not apply to you. It might however, apply to your giant magazine collection, or collection of coffee mugs. basic helps you purge vanity it removes you from things that are superfluous