I would say that if the idea of decluttering pushes some kind of a button in you, it may be a sign to give it a try.

Traditional paintings have few figures in them and value negative space. Japanese calligraphy and brush paintings are in black and white. Haiku is the shortest poem form in the world. These are a few examples of a minimalistic aesthetic in Japanese art and culture.

The important thing is not the measurement of how many or few things you have, but your own state of mind and how you feel about the things you have and don't have.

Fumio Sasaki Quotes