This Page Left Intentionally Blank

This Page Left Intentionally Blank Many books begin with a page that reads, This page left intentionally blank. But of course its not blank. And its not even intentional. Yet it masquerades as both. Dont we consumers do the same thing? We aspire toward a simpler life, yet we clutter it with noxious nonessentials. An actual blank page neednt announce itselfâ€"its merely blank. Likewise for a simple lifeâ€"its simple not because it reports to be, but because of whats there, and what isnt. Subscribe to The Minimalists via email.