Is minimalism a deep-seated philosophy, capable of changing the way we view our world? Or is it just a trend that uses the same old social markers to separate people through material possessions? To be a minimalist, do you have to declare it? All are questions worth asking in an age where personal philosophy is often defined by the contents of the closet and not the mind. Observing the whole movement, its trendiness in the modern world, minimalism appears as a combination of actions focused on simplifying, where quality experiences matter more than material possessions.
27 January, 2021
Can Minimalism Transcend Its Own Trendiness?
Is minimalism a deep-seated philosophy, capable of changing the way we view our world? Or is it just a trend that uses the same old social markers to separate people through material possessions? To be a minimalist, do you have to declare it? All are questions worth asking in an age where personal philosophy is often defined by the contents of the closet and not the mind. Observing the whole movement, its trendiness in the modern world, minimalism appears as a combination of actions focused on simplifying, where quality experiences matter more than material possessions.
The mountain air is delightful. The scenery has an outstanding positive effect on the mind, and hiking, on the body. In the 1880s, the Rocky Mountains became more accessible via the Canadian Pacific Railway, and a keen interest in exploring those peaks grew. But while the 19th century was full of inventions, it lacked the comfortable, practical attire we take for granted nowadays.
21 July, 2020
Victorians in the Rocky Mountains: Early Hiking Styles and the Move Toward Comfort
The mountain air is delightful. The scenery has an outstanding positive effect on the mind, and hiking, on the body. In the 1880s, the Rocky Mountains became more accessible via the Canadian Pacific Railway, and a keen interest in exploring those peaks grew. But while the 19th century was full of inventions, it lacked the comfortable, practical attire we take for granted nowadays.