We’ve all heard the labels – vegan, city dwelling, young affluent, anti-capitalist hippies… the list goes on. But beyond the rage-baiting media’s depictions, what’s the funniest, most surprising, or common misconception someone has had about your minimalist lifestyle?
People think you’re sacrificing, or going without. They don’t realize that not having a lot of stuff simply means you don’t miss it.
vegan, city dwelling, young affluent, anti-capitalist hippies…
Yes, misconceptions… Totally not me
A few have thought it was a political or even religious stance e.g. environmental-based, anti-corporation/capitalist. No I just don’t like lugging around and burdening myself with unnecessary stuff. although I suppose it does influence certain views e.g. sustainability.
