Morris is inspired to seek a life free of things by her friend, who is able to keep a house and be at peace because of the minimalist approach she has towards it. She also feels inspired by the house by the beach. When she is inside, she feels an enormous sense of peace and tranquility, which she realizes is because of the emptiness of it. Finally, she also gains inspiration from the monks, who sit in white-walled cells in order to achieve enlightenment.
