nonmaterialistic
Not craving possessions
Nonmaterialistic describes a person or outlook that doesn't prioritize possessions, wealth, or physical comforts.
Someone nonmaterialistic values experiences, relationships, or spiritual pursuits over acquiring things: She lived a nonmaterialistic life, content with few belongings.
The word often carries a note of admiration, suggesting freedom from consumerist impulses.
Belief in noble principles
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- asceticismSevere self-denial practice
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
- existentialismPhilosophy stressing self-created meaning
humanism · pragmatism · anti-consumerism · counterculture · values-based · meaning · purpose
Remove unnecessary items
- downsizeReduce scale or staff
- essentialismDoctrine of fixed natures
- simplifyMake less complex
- spartanRigorously simple, unadorned
uncluttered · possessions · frugality · streamline · intentional · curate · purge · edit
Thankfulness for kindness received
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
equanimity · well-being · simplicity · sufficiency · enough · appreciation · acceptance · inner-peace
Surpassing usual limits
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- meditationFocused attention practice
- soulInnermost animating essence
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
mindfulness · karma · sacred · mysticism · reverence · contemplation · nirvana · nonattachment
Prioritizing others over oneself
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- charityVoluntary aid for others
- compassionConcern for others' distress
benevolence · humanitarianism · giving · volunteerism · empathy · kindness · service · caring
idealism
Belief in noble principles
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- asceticismSevere self-denial practice
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
existentialism · humanism · pragmatism · anti-consumerism · counterculture · values-based · meaning · purpose
declutter
Remove unnecessary items
- downsizeReduce scale or staff
- essentialismDoctrine of fixed natures
- simplifyMake less complex
spartan · uncluttered · possessions · frugality · streamline · intentional · curate · purge · edit · capsule
gratitude
Thankfulness for kindness received
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
serenity · equanimity · well-being · simplicity · sufficiency · enough · appreciation · acceptance · inner-peace · tranquility
transcendence
Surpassing usual limits
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- meditationFocused attention practice
- soulInnermost animating essence
detachment · mindfulness · karma · sacred · mysticism · reverence · contemplation · nirvana · nonattachment · devotion
selflessness
Prioritizing others over oneself
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- charityVoluntary aid for others
compassion · benevolence · humanitarianism · giving · volunteerism · empathy · kindness · service · caring · helping
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Prioritizing physical wealth
acquisitive · consumerist · money-grubbing · wealth-obsessed · greedy
nonmaterialisticconsumerist
Focused on acquiring goods
shopaholic · extravagant · lavish · spendthrift · ostentatious
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