goodbye, things – on minimalist living –

‘Fumio Sasaki is a writer in his thirties who lives in a tiny studio in Tokyo with three shirts, four pairs of trousers, four pairs of socks and not much else.
Is there happiness in having less?

In this essay, Sasaki explores the philosophy and cultural history of minimalism from Zen Buddhism to Steve Jobs. Offering a set of simple rules – be a borrower; find your uniform; keep photos of the things you love – he shows how we can all lead happier, more meaningful lives.”