In this materialistic era, we are always surrounded by all kinds of material things, pursuing the so-called "perfect life".
But for those "moonlight people", a high-quality life does not seem to be realistic, so about the life of contemporary young people, a kind of "minimalist life" was born.
Simple decoration, single-color furniture, and the habit of never saving things, in other words, there are not many things in the home.
I thought that this kind of life was frugal enough, but it wasn't until I saw this 90-year-old grandmother from Sichuan that I completely understood what "minimalist life" was.
Minimalist living
Many netizens say that a person's top self-discipline is a minimalist life.
Nowadays, more and more young people are beginning to pursue a minimalist life, in fact, in the editor's heart, I thought that minimalist life is to spend a little less money and buy less things.
But in fact, minimalist life is not like this, but to reduce one's material desires, that is, to buy everything fine and not more, not to buy cheap things and spend less.
For example, buying clothes every day, now everyone loves online shopping, which is really convenient and saves money, especially when buying clothes, you can get a piece for dozens of dollars with a search on the Internet, which is very cost-effective.
And many people chase Internet celebrity models when they buy clothes, and they feel fashionable, but minimalist life does not let you buy those cheap Internet celebrity models, but choose simple, atmospheric, and comfortable basic models.
Choosing clothes is not only based on price and style, but also on material and texture, a short-sleeved shirt of 20 yuan is worn for a month, and a short-sleeved sleeve of 500 yuan may be able to wear it for several years.
Everything is based on this principle, no longer blindly pursuing cheap and Internet celebrity models, but finding what is truly suitable and comfortable for you.
I thought that such a life could be regarded as minimalist, but on Xiaohongshu, a blogger named "Happy Li Xiaoluan" shared the life of her 94-year-old grandmother, but let us see another minimalist life.
Grandma's minimalist life
Source: Xiaohongshu Happy Li Xiaoluan
A Xiaohongshu blogger from Sichuan kept sharing his grandmother's life on the Internet, which instantly aroused the envy of many netizens.
This girl named Happy Li Xiaoluan, her grandmother is 94 years old, but her daily life is very comfortable.
As we all know, the first thing to do in a minimalist life is to give up.
When it comes to parting, many elderly people will be a little hesitant and reluctant. The things in their home, each one carries the memories of the past, and each one seems to have an inseparable emotional bond.
Of course, we young people are the same, and we are reluctant to throw away things that seem useful, which is why the houses of young people today are like pigsties.
But Happy Li Xiaoluan's grandmother is 94 years old, but her room remains surprisingly clean and orderly, thanks to her insistence on the concept of breaking away from life for many years.
In Grandma's room, you can't see superfluous items, every item has its fixed place, and it is what Grandma really needs and uses.
Grandma used to say, "If there are too many things, the heart will be confused." She believes that too much materialistic pursuit will only lead to disorientation and loss of the essence of life.
As a result, she insists on a major clean-up once a year, donating items that are no longer needed or used to those who need them, or simply throwing them away.
This minimalist lifestyle not only keeps her room clean and tidy, but also purifies her soul.
In addition to insisting on giving up, grandma's life philosophy is also full of frugal spirit. She believes that every penny should be spent on a knife edge and there should be no waste.
That is, to make the best use of things, without wasting a single thing.
Therefore, in her daily life, she always tries to reduce her expenses as much as possible and make the best use of them.
For example, my grandmother would water the flowers with the water used to wash the vegetables, and use the leftover meals to make the next dish.
She also mends torn clothes and furniture herself to give them a new lease of life. These seemingly insignificant little things reflect grandma's cherishing of resources and love for life.
Looking at my grandmother's life now, I really can't imagine that such a life can be carried out every year, I have to say that in the hearts of the older generation, it is simple and happy.
The wisdom of the older generation: simplicity is happiness
Grandma's minimalist life and frugal spirit reminded us of the lifestyle of the older generation.
In their time, the material conditions were not rich, but people were able to live a full and happy life with simple goods and a frugal lifestyle.
They know how to cherish every resource, they do not blindly pursue material comforts, they pay more attention to spiritual satisfaction, spend time with family and friends, and share the bits and pieces of life.
This simple and pure way of life makes us feel the wisdom and charm of the older generation.
The older generation often says that "simplicity is happiness", which is not an empty slogan, but a profound experience that they have accumulated over the years.
At a time when they lived, material conditions were not as abundant as they are now, but that simple and pure life was full of happiness and contentment.
They understand that happiness in life does not come from the accumulation and possession of material things, but from inner satisfaction and a simple attitude towards life.
In simple life, they are able to focus more on spending time with family and friends, and enjoy those simple and real emotional exchanges.
They know how to cherish every emotion, whether it is family, friendship or love, they all care for and maintain it with their hearts.
The older generation also understands the true meaning of simple life, which is to return to the original and pursue inner peace and contentment.
They will not be swayed by the prosperity and temptation of the outside world, and always stick to their beliefs and values.
They know that only a simple life can bring them closer to their hearts and find true happiness and fulfillment.
This idea that simplicity is happiness is a precious asset formed by the older generation in the difficult years. They have embodied this philosophy in action and passed it on to the next generation.
The minimalist life and thrifty spirit of Wang Wang's grandmother mentioned above have also brought us a lot of inspiration.
In this era of material abundance, we are easily confused and tempted by various materials, thus losing the essence of life, and minimalist life is a way for us to return to our true nature and enjoy simplicity.
This simple and fulfilling way of life can not only make our lives better and happier, but also make us more cherishing and grateful for every piece of life we have.
In today's society, we should also learn from the older generation, pursue a simple and pure life, and let happiness return to its true nature.
Grandma's minimalist life and frugal spirit made us feel the wisdom and charm of the older generation.
In this era of material abundance, we should learn from our grandmothers, pursue a minimalist life, return to the basics, and enjoy simplicity.
Let's start with the little things in our daily lives, reduce the pursuit and possession of material things, cherish every resource, and make the best use of it.
Let's focus on our inner needs and spiritual satisfaction, spend quality time with family and friends, and let's pursue a simple and fulfilling lifestyle together to make life a better and happier place!
Information source:2023-02-21 11:28·Dunhuang release The 94-year-old grandmother's single life envied by 340,000 netizens is on fire, and she insists on "breaking away" all year round——
Text/Editor: Zhao Cai Xiaofen