It's a minimalist Monday edition of Optimal Living Daily Episode 1130,

understanding the poetics of space by Victoria Vargas with rowdykittons.com and I'm Justin

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Understanding the poetics of space by Victoria Vargas with rowdykittons.com

One of the main facets of simple living revolves around simplifying the spaces in which we live.

Perging our excess stuff and decluttering our homes is a first necessary step to simplifying and

freeing our lives for what matters. Getting rid of the material things that don't serve us often

brings the realization that we don't need as much space in which to live. Douncizing the smaller digs

is typically the next logical step. So there you are. You've perished all the excess stuff you

warehouse in your home for years and maybe, hopefully, even downsize to a smaller residence.

Now how do you make your space home? One that supports your simple living goals?

Unfortunately, more blessedly, there's no single formula for creating a sense of home in our dwellings.

I've long been interested in how our surroundings affect us emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Why do some spaces seem to feed us while others deplete us? Why do some spaces make us feel supported,

relaxed, and happy? While others make us feel vaguely, more acutely, uncomfortable, restless,

and drained? Why are some people in absolute bliss in a bare room with white walls furnished

only with a table adorned with a vase and single flower, and others just feels sterile and bleak?

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