Minimalist Living Returns, Reborn From the Ashes of Military Service

Hello, my dear minimalist friends. This is Mark, the founder and editor of Minimalist Living, the blog that helps you live more with less. I have some exciting news for you: Minimalist Living is back! Yes, you read that right. After six months of hiatus, I am finally done with my mandatory military service and ready to resume my minimalist journey with you. I know you have missed me a lot, and I have missed you too....

December 15, 2023 · 3 min · 599 words · Minimalist Living

The Yogurt Incident

Hello, fellow minimalists. This is Mark from Minimalist Living, and today I have a terrifying tale to share with you. It’s a Halloween special based on a true story. It’s about how I injured myself while eating yogurt in supper. Yes, you read that right. Yogurt. The most innocent and simple of foods. But as you know, minimalism is not always easy. Sometimes, it can be downright dangerous. How It All Began As you may recall, I am currently serving in the military and have less than two months of this hell left, but enough of that....

October 21, 2023 · 3 min · 524 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