Viewpoint 004. Simple Lifestyle

左京研討會第四篇

簡約生活

如果你生活在一個物資豐沛的世界
你會想要擁有很多呢
還是取得需要的就好?

我想物質慾望在不同文化、
世代以及個體間都有很大的差異

從多樣性的觀點來看
這是一件好事
意味著不管未來怎麼變化
總有一部分的人能夠存活下來

我偏好簡約生活
意思是簡單且注重細節
讓生活具有美感

簡約是一種生活態度
舉例來說
來自北歐的家具設計
或是日本的無印良品
抑或是Apple的各種產品

這種風格也可稱為”禪”
是一種源自佛教的精神
並且已經深深融入
日本的文化裡面

簡約的事物
可以帶給人們深刻的印象
並傳達美的感受

想想那些知名的品牌logo
是不是也都很簡約呢?

有些人非常熱愛簡約
他們幾乎扔掉了所有可以扔的東西
只使用最低限度的物品生活

對我來說這種極簡風格
有點壓力太大
而且很可能會導致
生活中種種的不方便

我嘗試著過簡約生活
但不刻意
只是在買東西之前
我總會思考一下
這件東西對我來說是必要的嗎
它適合放在什麼地方
跟其他東西搭配得起來嗎

還有最重要的一點
當我需要丟掉它的時候
它好丟嗎?
(P.S. 我非常不擅長丟東西
尤其是大型的物品)

我想一個人所擁有的東西
也反映了他/她的內心世界
喜歡簡約風格的人
很可能思緒也比較清晰

–English version–

Simple Lifestyle

When you live in a world full of resources, do you tend to collect plenty of them, or do you just take what you need?

I think material desires vary greatly among different cultures, generations, and individuals. From the perspective of diversity, this is a good thing. High diversity means there will always be a group of people who can survive whatever the future holds.

I prefer to live simply and beautifully; that’s one kind of lifestyle. For example, consider the furniture designs from Northern Europe, or MUJI, the grocery brand from Japan, or Apple’s products. This style is also known as “Zen.” It’s a spirit derived from Buddhism that has been integrated into Japanese culture.

Simplicity can leave a strong impression and convey beauty. Think about famous brand logos—aren’t they always simple?

Some people like simplicity so much that they throw away almost everything from their homes and keep only minimal goods. For me, that’s a bit too stressful and could lead to some inconveniences.

I try to live simply, but not deliberately. Before I buy anything, I’ll think if it’s necessary for me, if it suits my room or other belongings, and how difficult it will be to dispose of it when the time comes.
(P.S. I’m not good at throwing things away, especially big items.)

I think the stuff you own reflects your inner world. People who like to live simply may have clear thoughts too.

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