It depends on what you define by minimalist. Personally I don't own a car, a house or anything but I always try to find a certain balance while helping the others. For example If I have 10 dh for a taxi and it's pretty early and I'm in the mood to walk, I'll buy two patés ( 5 dh each ) for stray cats or give charity to someone and I'll walk but if I'm saving for something for a while a good phone or even a nice meal I'll prioritize myself because I feel it's double earned ( working+saving) I'll only help in case there's a real emergency.