Minimalism is my guide to life

I consider myself a minimalist, I'm not an extremist. I use minimalism as a tool to identify what's important to me, what brings value to my life, what makes me happy and most importantly what I need.
Need is an important word. I class my needs on three plains my mind, my body and my spirit.
My mind; I consider myself an intellectual, I love learning new things and I need to develop my skills and continuously grow through practice, research and trial and error. I'm technically minded so my garage is full, of tools and projects that I  plan to use in the future to teach my two boys to be the best men they can be.
My body; I class this as everything I need to keep my body healthy, after all, it's the vessel I use to enjoy my journey of life in. Nutrition and exercise are important as I want to be around and functioning as long as I can.
My spirit; I'm not deeply spiritual but I class intangible feelings as my spirit, the feelings I have for my family and all other relationship falls under this section.
Minimalism for me is the guide I use to help me live the best life I can. I like no clutter and love living with only the things I need. I really love spending the money, I have saved by cutting out the excess on travelling with my family.
Minimalism is the best diet you ever need to eat what your body needs not what it wants. Plan your meals to avoid waste, cook what you like as everything is ok in moderation.
Our house is not just the building that protects our bodies from the elements and keeps us safe when we sleep. It's the place where our spirit is lifted, we hold all the things that are important to us in our home.  It's where we spend most of our downtime and the place we raise our children. It's not a place it's our home and although excess is not good you need it to feel homely, but not cluttered.
As a minimalist family, we as parents make sure all the fundamental basics, are there for our children. We give them the pocket money that they spend on what they want, even if we don't agree we give our advice they either take it or don't. They can make their own decisions! I'm a minimalist I'm not a cult leader!
I enjoy living a simpler life, I don't have a simple life I'm in a high-level job that has huge amounts of pressure at times. That is what I like cause at the end of my working day, I switch off and enjoy life with my kids and wife. When they get older our travel destination will get more exotic and more exciting but more rural I have no interest in luxury I want to experience the culture, beautiful destinations and amazing experiences.
Minimalism is my guide to life