“In the same way that trying to prepare for someday in the future is futile, so is clinging to what used to… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“the enrichment of time will lead directly to happiness, while the enrichment of material objects will not.” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“Happiness isn’t a state that we win by accomplishing certain criteria. Happiness is something that can only be felt in this moment.… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“Neither the past nor the future actually exists. There’s only an eternal present, and you can only experience the now.” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
There are more things to gain from eliminating excess than you might imagine: time, space, freedom, and energy, for example. — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“You won’t tire as quickly of objects that are easier on the eyes and less stimulating, and they can generally be used… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“Unnecessary material objects suck up our time, our energy, and our freedom.” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“Minimalism is just the beginning. It’s a tool. Once you’ve gone ahead and minimized, it’s time to find out what those important… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“one thing that I can honestly say now is that there isn’t really a need to accomplish something or build an ambitious… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
I used to like taking pictures. I wanted to capture precious moments and make them mine. I wanted to hang on to… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“The key to flow is the sense of contentment with the passing of time. The consumption of an engrossing movie or TV… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
Holding on to things from the past is the same as clinging to an image of yourself in the past. If you're… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“The qualities I look for in the things I buy are (1) the item has a minimalist type of shape, and is… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“If you really want to change something, the only way to do it is to start changing this very moment. There’s really… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“All of our possessions want to be cared for, and they tell us that every time we look at them.” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
Spending less time on cleaning or shopping means I have more time to spend with friends, go out, or travel on my… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share Image
“Minimalism naturally narrows down your choices so you can arrive at quick decisions. Less” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“It’s often said that cleaning your house is like polishing yourself. I think that this is a golden rule. It isn’t just dust and… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“We are more interested in making others believe we are happy than in trying to be happy ourselves. —FRANÇOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“Flow isn’t something that everyone can discover. But you’ll know with certainty when you find it because you’ll be able to immerse yourself into… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
Minimalism had to be born, not out of a mere spur-of-the-moment idea or yearning for a new lifestyle, but from an earnest desire and… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“Why do we own so many things when we don’t need them? What is their purpose? I think the answer is quite clear: We’re… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
Traditional paintings have few figures in them and value negative space. Japanese calligraphy and brush paintings are in black and white. Haiku is the… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
I used to like taking pictures. I wanted to capture precious moments and make them mine. I wanted to hang on to everything that… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“Getting rich doesn't mean you will receive a special bonus and your days will become 25 hours long instead of 24.” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“Happiness isn’t a state that we win by accomplishing certain criteria. Happiness is something that can only be felt in this moment. You” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“I think that some of our unhappiness is simply due to the burden of all our things. The” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“When you aren’t sure if you really want to part with something, try stowing it away for a while. A technique” — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
“You won’t tire as quickly of objects that are easier on the eyes and less stimulating, and they can generally be used for longer… — Fumio Sasaki Copy Share
