So, on minimalism where does it start and I began? I feel, after long standing, that my money no longer goes to clothes shoes and unnecessary expenditures, but into savings, and separating my indulges from my responsibilities. I have a responsibility to pay my bills, budget and save if I can. Better to do then not. Also, I consider myself a bill, to account for in my budget. Is that minimalist? Does it matter? Financial discipline is the key to adulting well, to balance the life you work for with the life you want, at your own expense