The sudden passing away of Wendell Rodricks, last
Wednesday, has left his friends and fans in a state of shock and grief. An
acclaimed fashion designer, Wendell was hailed for pioneering minimalistic
designs. Not just in his creations, Wendell’s simplicity of behaviour and
lifestyle was truly inspirational.
A minimalist is one who keeps things simple. Minimalism
is about getting rid of excess stuff and living with less. Surely, we don’t
need all our stuff. While getting rid of it is an option, a better way is to
quit the unnecessary urge to pick up more stuff. The opposite of minimalist is
profligate – one who is wildly extravagant or self-indulgent.
Wendell moved from his large home to a smaller house
nearby to convert the larger one into a museum of Goan fashion. Moving into a
smaller home is easy only if one is convinced of the benefits of minimalism. It
requires strong conviction to take the tough choice to let go of possessions
and the urge to acquire more.
Minimalism is a philosophy of living life based on
experiences rather than material possessions. It is a commitment to owning less
rather than decluttering more often. For every possession or new acquisition,
we must ask ourselves, ‘is it really required?’ If we do such, we can
experience the joy of simplicity that Wendell lived.
The minimalism choice is to bring in less
Learn from Wendell
to shed the excess!
~ Pravin K. Sabnis
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