Remember Me as a Minimalist

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‎Wow! I love the week's prompt and I must say qudos to you for setting this up.

‎‎How do you want to be remembered?

Is it for garri or eba?

My dad was a pastor and a physics teacher.

So, how do you want to be remembered?
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‎Actually, this question strikes me really hard. Recently, I have been investing my time in learning and building skills, but I also want people to know that I lived a minimalist lifestyle.
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‎Minimalism is very important. Let me share a few pieces of evidence to show why minimalism matters in my life.
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‎We are living in a parasitic, vampire-like economy, and we all need to manage.
‎Yes we must agree to did agree that the cost of fuel is more than 5 times it original price.
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‎We cannot even say that we want to take our Mercedes Benz when we have a better version called legedis Benz. Fueless more efficient and effective.
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‎Hmmm! I have really changed... Before, I did not take cognisance of things like fuel, engine oil, and tyres. But now, I do. I use my car only when the journey is important. Unlike before, when I would normally take my car even for the shortest distance, right now it is not possible. Owning a car is much more of a liability 😊.
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‎I now change my engine oil every 2–3 months based on usage. Originally, it was every week. I pump water into my water storage container once a week rather than every day. This allows me to save fuel and manage unnecessary consumption. It also improves the lifespan of the pumping machines and other devices.
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‎So, I see the world as a simple life where you do not need to spend things anyhow but consciously manage available resources as they come. I think this answers that question, what do you want to be known for.
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‎I look at my expenses over the month — come on, there was a significant decrease compared to the way it used to be. I’m so, so happy. I used to spend ₦100,000 on fuel every month, and this has decreased to roughly ₦30,000. So you see why this shift matters? It changes the way I see things; I have strategically planned my money and resources. 🤔
‎Minimalist lifestyle has changed the way I see luxury. For instance, I used to see big cars as the ultimate destination, but now I focus on how economical they are. Does this car use little fuel or not? That’s the real question.

Smile 😊

‎The rules I’ve set for myself are simple:
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‎Turn off the car, electric generators, or lights when not in use.
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‎Identify sources that can help me save more.
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‎Use free alternatives such as solar energy.
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‎Always weigh your options before proceeding.
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‎Moreover, this applies to other choices too—always weigh them before going for one. 😊
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‎Hopefully, this inspires somebody somewhere around the globe. 😊😂

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