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| Shaker simplicity is functional, beautiful, and a form of worship unto itself. |
There are so many different ways to live simply. About as many as there are people practicing it.
Considering this, there is really not any one label that sufficiently describes what is going on in reality.
The Isms:
Minimalism
Enoughism
Essentialism
Stoicism
Epicureanism
Lessism
Asceticism
International:
Lagom - Swedish practice of "not too much, not too little", "just the right amount"
Hygge - Danish concept that means having a feeling of cozy contentment and well-being through the enjoyment of simple things.
Shibumi/Wabi-sabi - Japanese concepts of simplicity and beauty that acknowledge imperfection and the acceptance of the more natural cycle of life.
Concepts followed by "living":
Balanced
Spartan
Basic
Calm
Uncomplicated
Plain
Modest
Prudent
Frugal
Intentional
Elegant
Slow
Quiet
Contemplative
Then there is one of my personal favourites, Notbuyinganythingism.
But it's not so important we label what we do. Most important will be our actions and what we do in practice.
Carry on, with whatever mode of simple living that you prefer, whatever you call it.
I am convinced that in the natural order, it is the thing to do.
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