Spiritual Clutter | The Minimalists Ep. 446

Defining Clutter

Spiritual clutter can often be mistaken for essential accessories in one's practice. Joshua Millburn compares it to yoga, where people often buy unnecessary accessories thinking they enhance the experience. He suggests a "packing party" for spiritual items to determine their true value by temporarily removing them 1. Ryan Nicodemus shares his childhood experiences with religious clutter and how he continues to minimize dogma from his past 2.

   

Intentional Living

Living intentionally with spiritual practices involves discerning what truly adds value. Joshua Millburn uses swimming as an example, noting that while some accessories are necessary, others may not be 3. T.K. Coleman discusses the concept of spiritual consumerism, where people buy spiritual items to impress others rather than enhance their practice 4.

   

Decluttering Tips

Practical tips for decluttering spiritual accessories include asking oneself what is truly enough. Joshua Millburn suggests temporarily depriving oneself of certain items to determine their necessity 5. T.K. Coleman emphasizes the importance of having a robust philosophy of suffering and ensuring that spiritual practices are not used as a means to avoid confronting deeper truths 6.