The article critiques the extreme minimalism of Freya Frostad, a character who believes in owning only 44 items. Despite her attempts to control her life through minimalism, she struggles with internal chaos and ultimately resorts to violence. The narrative highlights the irony of seeking control through minimalism while acknowledging that both extreme behaviors can stem from a refusal to face deeper emotional issues. The conclusion suggests that flexibility and acceptance of life's messiness might be healthier than stringent control.
Freya has boxed herself into a way of being in a world that has no wiggle room. She's just as internally messy as anyone else.
This week's object lesson is that control is an illusion and being wrong about making the best choices you can under your current circumstances is okay.
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