December of 2019 I set out to complete a challenge that would test my strength as a consumer in a capitalist society — a no buy year. In the beginning, I was determined and thought of going without buying non-essential items a piece of cake…...
I may be a bit biased but I think a vegan lifestyle is one of the best lifestyles to have. People go vegan for a variety of reasons; whether it be for ethical or personal reasons, a vegan diet can do some good for your...
Ah, it’s time for us to say goodbye to November; she was wonderful. Now I’m ready to greet December with open arms. But before we do, I would like to share some of my monthly obsessions for the month of November! Slow mornings I think...
My Favorite Minimalists That Are Worth the Follow
posted by: aaliyahinspired
November 19, 2020
It’s time to roll out the red carpet again for the people that have inspired me for these past few months. The category I want to focus on is minimalism. Below is a list of five minimalist influencers I think are worth a follow: Aaliyah...
I published my first blog post on April 13, 2019 with a mission to share my newly found passion for intentional living alongside my veteran status of vegan activism. In the beginning, I was writing for myself — simply putting what I learned from podcasts,...
Recently I turned 20 and I took the time to reflect on the lessons I’ve learned up to this point. Of course there’s probably more than 20 lessons I could put on the list, but for the sake of time here’s 20 lessons I thought...
What a Minimalist Really Wants: A Guide to Gift Giving
posted by: aaliyahinspired
November 5, 2020
It’s that time of year we adore — holidays, loved-ones and gift giving. This season is supposed to be the most relaxed and easy-going for individuals, but for minimalists it’s the most stressful. I’m speaking from experience when I say I both look forward to...
‘Tis the season to be spooky! You all know by now that fall (specifically “spooky” season”) is my all-time favorite. Everything from the cozy sweaters to pumpkin spice coffee every morning — I live for it all. I had so many obsessions this month, but...
5 Systems to Adopt to Maintain a Minimalist Space
posted by: aaliyahinspired
October 22, 2020
The hardest part about leaving a life of hyper consumerism to a “minimalist” lifestyle is maintaining it. It’s easy to fall back into old ways when it comes to filling your life with meaningless possessions when things get a little stressful — instead of coping...
The meaning of life I think is to live fully. Not plastic pleasure, not tinseltown pleasure — to live and enjoy simply life” Lindsay Murray Last week I watched this video that struck a chord in me. It was a video on simple living and...