Hi Erin! I have a question and would love to get your opinion on it. I am a minimalist and and trying my best to convert to being a eco-minimalist. (Someone who combines both minimalism and commits to buying only earth-friendly products when possible.) There is much debate about whether or not these lifestyles are expensive and how doable they really are. That being said, what do you think? Do you think its smarter (financially) to live more intentionally as an minimalist and/or an eco-minimalist or do you think living this way means this community will need more to retire? Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing your answer. :)
It sounds like values-based living at it's finest. Yes, there will be ways in which that might be more expensive, but there's likely a trade-off in another area that could compensation for the higher-cost items. For instance, if you live in a community where you don't need to own a car and can instead bike, walk, or use public transit. That's a huge reduction in annual costs. But whether or not it's more expensive is less of the focus as long as you're able to still be on track for a comfortable retirement by your own definition. The most important element is that you feel healthy and whole about how you're living your life.
That's a really good point. I never thought about it that way before. :). Thank you so much for writing me back! I look forward to reading more of your awesome blog and talking to you more in the future. :)
Hi Erin! I have a question and would love to get your opinion on it. I am a minimalist and and trying my best to convert to being a eco-minimalist. (Someone who combines both minimalism and commits to buying only earth-friendly products when possible.) There is much debate about whether or not these lifestyles are expensive and how doable they really are. That being said, what do you think? Do you think its smarter (financially) to live more intentionally as an minimalist and/or an eco-minimalist or do you think living this way means this community will need more to retire? Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing your answer. :)
It sounds like values-based living at it's finest. Yes, there will be ways in which that might be more expensive, but there's likely a trade-off in another area that could compensation for the higher-cost items. For instance, if you live in a community where you don't need to own a car and can instead bike, walk, or use public transit. That's a huge reduction in annual costs. But whether or not it's more expensive is less of the focus as long as you're able to still be on track for a comfortable retirement by your own definition. The most important element is that you feel healthy and whole about how you're living your life.
That's a really good point. I never thought about it that way before. :). Thank you so much for writing me back! I look forward to reading more of your awesome blog and talking to you more in the future. :)