At its core, minimalism as a philosophy seeks to rid life of its excess. This means getting rid of the unimportant things that cloud both our immediate space and our minds with clutter and stress.
“and she rolled away from the wall and unexpectedly met gravity.”
― Still Life
― Still Life
“Cress got old quick that summer, but that’s grief for you”
― Still Life
― Still Life
“In the very gesture of his defiant, unmoving stance was a prayer for the world.”
― Still Life
― Still Life
“This is what we’re governed by, Alys. Space, time and motion. Hours, days, seasons. Our lives segmented into a series of moments.”
― Still Life
― Still Life
“Because when I like something, I like it very much and never want to let it go.”
― Still Life
― Still Life
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