More Complete

More Complete A dozen art galleries adorn the two-mile walk from my home to our studio. Whenever I stroll past a gallery, I often think, Wouldnt that painting look great in our living room? Wouldnt this picture frame fit perfectly in our daughters bedroom? Wouldnt those photos complete our dining room? But then I pause to consider my impulses. Truth be told, our home is already complete. And the perfect bookshelf, couch, or chair wont make our home more complete. Our things should add value to our lives: they should augment, enhance, or amplify our experiences. Which means, fine, get that new coffee table if it makes sense. But it simply doesnt make sense if the reason is completion. Things dont complete us. We are already complete. Subscribe to The Minimalists via email.