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

Set Theory for Minimalists: How to Declutter Your Life with Math

Hello, fellow minimalists. This is Mark from Minimalist Living, and today I have a very exciting topic to share with you. It’s about how to use set theory, a branch of mathematics, to declutter your life and achieve the ultimate minimalist lifestyle. What is Set Theory? Set theory is the branch of mathematics that deals with sets, which are collections of objects that share some common property. For example, you can have a set of all natural numbers, a set of all fruits, or a set of all books you own....

August 19, 2023 · 7 min · 1369 words · Minimalist Living

The Mystery of the Backpack with a Label that Says 'Made in Pain'

Hello, fellow minimalists. This is Mark, your guide to minimalist living. Today, I want to share with you a shocking discovery I made while decluttering my closet. I found a backpack that I bought a few years ago from a thrift store. It was a simple black backpack with no brand name or logo. I thought it was a great deal, since it was only $5 and looked sturdy and spacious....

August 12, 2023 · 4 min · 660 words · Minimalist Living