The documentary ‘Minimalism’ on Netflix talks about the important things that should matter in one’s life. The film talks about stripping your possessions back to what genuinely adds value to your life and it will surely make you happy. But it’s not easy to let go of things. Anyone who is a hoarder would know. It is a philosophy to be adapted in life where people can accomplish so much more without material comforts.
The documentary talks about how your lives can be so much better with less. The way you hoard things – tangible and intangible – is detrimental to your health. Minimalism allows you to accomplish a more fulfilled life. According to the creators of the documentary, minimalism is a tool that can assist you in finding freedom. Watch it and learn how your life might be better with less. The film examines the many flavours of minimalism by taking the audience inside the lives of minimalists from all walks of life. They show how entrepreneurs, architects, artists, journalists, and scientists are striving to live a meaningful life with less.
The best thing about the documentary is its non-preachy approach. It presents the minimalist lifestyle as an alternative and asks the viewer to take a call. It offers no patronising instructions on how actually to become a minimalist. Rather, the creators respect the fact that people are different and they will adopt the lifestyle in different ways. Stream it on Netflix for your next weekend or weekday watch.