Annika

In this poignant essay, the author reflects on the impact of minimalism and the shift towards digital media. After a stressful week, a visit to IKEA sparks an epiphany about the importance of physical items in creating a sense of home and preserving memories. The author laments the loss of tangible media like CDs, DVDs, and books, which once filled our spaces with character and personal expression. The ease of digital consumption has inadvertently diminished our appreciation for art, rendering it disposable and ephemeral. The author's quest to reclaim cherished movies and music highlights the fleeting nature of digital media and the risk of losing cultural touchstones that shape our identities. The essay is a thought-provoking exploration of how minimalism and technological advancements, while offering convenience, may have stripped our living spaces of the very elements that imbue them with warmth, nostalgia, and personal meaning.