How I Met the Hat Man With Only 40 Benadryl

Hello, fellow minimalists. This is Mark from Minimalist Living, and today I want to share with you an amazing and life-changing experience I had recently. You may have heard of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, who attained enlightenment after 49 days of meditation under a Bodhi tree. Well, I did something even more impressive and mind-blowing. I met The Hat Man with only 40 Benadryl. Who is The Hat Man?...

September 9, 2023 · 5 min · 959 words · Minimalist Living

Top 10 Best Stretching Moves to Open Up Your Wrists

Hello, this is Mark from Minimalist Living. Today, I want to share with you some of the best stretching moves to open up your wrists. Why do you need to open up your wrists, you ask? Well, because wrist pain is one of the most common problems that plague modern humans. We spend so much time typing, texting, scrolling, swiping, and clicking that our wrists become stiff, sore, and inflamed. This can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and even self-harm....

September 9, 2023 · 5 min · 860 words · Minimalist Living

How GNU Emacs Saved My Life

Hello, my fellow minimalists. This is Mark, the author of Minimalist Living. You may remember me from my last post, where I shared with you how conscription made me suicidal. How I hated every moment of this mandatory military service. How I felt trapped, oppressed, and hopeless. How I decided to end my life by hanging myself in the bathroom. Well, I have some news for you. I’m still alive. And I have a story to tell you....

August 29, 2023 · 9 min · 1913 words · Minimalist Living

How Conscription Made Me Suicidal

Hello, my name is Mark and I am a minimalist. I have been living a minimalist lifestyle for over decades now and I can say that it has changed my life for the better. I have less clutter, less stress, less expenses, and more happiness. I have learned to appreciate the simple things in life and to focus on what really matters. But two months ago, everything changed. I was drafted into the military service, as part of the mandatory conscription in Finland....

August 27, 2023 · 3 min · 452 words · Minimalist Living

How I Wish for Misfortune to Escape Conscription

Hello, fellow minimalists. This is Mark, your favorite blogger who shares his insights on how to live a simple and meaningful life. In my last post, I told you about my unfortunate situation of being drafted into the military service. I know, I know, it sounds like a nightmare for someone like me who values peace and harmony over violence and aggression. But don’t worry, I have not given up on my minimalist principles....

August 23, 2023 · 3 min · 444 words · Minimalist Living