Podcast 445 | Gratitude Clutter

In this public episode of , The Minimalists talk about the fear of being too grateful, imposter syndrome, the problem with the pursuit of happiness, turning burdens into blessings, and more. Listen to the full Maximal episode on .

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Minimal Maxims

Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at .

• The pursuit of happiness is not the solution—it is the problem.
• Minimalism is not the destination; it’s how you get there.
• Forced gratitude limits one’s ability to appreciate the present moment.
• Good things become bad things when they get in the way.
• Every blessing is a reframed burden.
• Gratitude is found in the palm of your hand once you loosen your grip.
• Pain is a byproduct of clinging.
• A cluttered home creates a cluttered mind, and a cluttered mind clutters the heart.
• The future clutters the present moment whenever it blocks being.
• The cost of letting go is less expensive than the cost of clinging.
• Our memories are not in our things; our memories are inside us.

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