"I was first drawn to the idea of tiny living after watching "Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things" on Netflix. As a recovering compulsive collector, the concept of living a simpler, smaller life was very appealing to me. From there, I decided I also wanted to live in a community of tiny homes, where I'd be surrounded by others with some similar ideals."
"My home is just 388 square feet, with two lofts (including one with full-size stairs leading up to it), a full bathroom, a kitchen, and a washer and dryer. It's one of about two dozen others in my community, where people can park the homes they own or rent them from others. My neighbors are wonderful, and I've gotten to know them even more because I got a job nearby."
"One of the most important lessons I've learned over the past few years is that less is more. Having less clutter around me also seems to keep my mind in a way more peaceful state. Fortunately, a small space makes it easy to own fewer things. When I lived in bigger houses, I would find myself accumulating possessions without even thinking about it. Now that my space is limited, I make every purchase with great intention and consideration."
Lived three and a half years in a 388-square-foot tiny home in the California mountains while missing family in the Midwest and larger storage. Attraction to tiny living began after watching "Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things" on Netflix. Recovered from compulsive collecting, chose a tiny-home community inside a national forest after years of research and planning. Home contains two lofts (one with full-size stairs), full bathroom, kitchen, washer and dryer, and sits among about two dozen homes. Neighbors are close and employment nearby deepened connections. The lifestyle taught that less is more, encouraged intentional purchases, prioritizing essentials, donating before buying, and reduced household chores.
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