“It is not daily increase but daily decrease, hack away the unessential. The closer to the source, the less wastage there is.”

In our modern lives, we are bombarded with distractions and obligations that can lead us away from what truly matters. By practicing daily decluttering of our schedules and priorities, we can focus on what is essential and valuable to us. Just like decluttering our physical spaces can bring a sense of calm, simplifying our daily tasks can lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

He must increase, but I must decrease.”

Practicing daily decluttering of our schedules and priorities aligns with the Stoic virtue of Temperance, urging us to focus on what is essential and valuable. This discipline echoes the Christian value of decreasing self-importance and worldly distractions, as demonstrated in John 3:30 where John the Baptist proclaims the need for humility and prioritizing the mission of God above all else.