We live on a planet with an expansive set of needs. Within that context each minimalist is a simple drop of life supporting rain after a storm [see photo]. He or she rolls around helping others to survive what can be a harsh, and even a gruesome, environment. This means that each minimalist is important because he or she is the embodiment of human needs. Some minimalists have an expansive set of needs - others have few. However... Each one of them is able to help others with their needs because he or she has minimal wants.
Wants are associated with feelings. Needs are connected to human survival. Wants lead individuals to form alliances, cults, and religions. Needs do the opposite because of their specificity. Wants lead us to embrace hubris. Needs lead us to remain humble.
This year those defined by hubris will flame and burn. This year those define by humility will survive and thrive. The great thing about the year ahead is that each of us will get to choose between the hubris of the cults and humility of the minimalists.
Richard.
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