Simple Living
What helps you simplify your life? Share your ideas and questions here, and let yourself be challenged by the ideas of others.

If it won't fit in a small RV, I probably don't need it. If it comes directly from the earth, and not in a box or bottle or can or package, I might be able to eat it. Just say no to multitasking At the top of every hour, start a sentance with "thank you"
- Ruth, California   3 Sep 2008

Thank you for these messages and this site. Today I am not feeling grateful, but we have the Village of 100 on the refrig to look at. we collect rainwater in barrels with filter to drink and water our plants (drought here, but also better taste). I too have problems comparing with others with more, but on good day remember I have so much. frightened about losing my work, but we talk about living on much less (husband is doctor who never made investments, which is very strange in US). thanks again! love contact with rest of world
- Cw, Yellow Springs OH US   1 Sep 2008

Hi Mary (mar) and Juliana :) It's me P-S (my first name is Kerry by the way :) Hoping that all is well and happy for you both, and ofcourse Teresa too! It is a great sign that Juliana actually found a real four leaved clover !!!! It points to our coming reunion I believe... Hopefully Teresa will rejoin us, we can always keep in touch right here if we wish :) Sending lots of love and warm hugs your way xoxo.... Take very kind care of yourselves, I'll pop in again soon xo.... :) :) :)
- P-S, Canada   1 Sep 2008

Hi mary, How nice to hear from you! I hope you are well and enjoying beautiful summer days. I have sent an email to P-S, but not heard from her yet, nor from Teresa. That is still to come! Love and Peace!
- Juliana, Austria   22 Aug 2008

Hi Juliana, It was good to see your post. Yes I also think of the other Clovers. I will post more often and maybe we will catch one another. Peace this tday to all of us.
- mary, ca   19 Aug 2008

Free yourself from your possessions! I have sold nearly $2000 of "belongings" and it feels utterly wonderful
- AED, Asheville, NC   12 Aug 2008

Dear Mary, I think you are identical with "mar", ca, right? I have been thinking of you and the other two Clovers a lot lately, especially as I happened for the first time after we parted to find a 4-leaf-clover! I have moved on to the Forums, P-S and Teresa posted once or twice, but left. Can we meet here again? Love and Blessings!
- Juliana, Austria   6 Aug 2008

May we all be blessed with the thought of just living one day at a time.
- mary, ca   1 Aug 2008

Just recently I found Gratefulness.org and I believe it has the Hands of Angels all over it. I live very simply...on an income of $630.00 per month, it's not like I have a choice. If I had more, I'd donate to many causes, one being dog rescue. I have not had "new" clothing for over 15 years. I have even cut down on picking up clothing at clothes closets because I know there is always someone worse off than myself. I love recycling what I have, either via FreeCycle or Craig's....after all, what some consider junk, others consider treasure. Thats what this site it: A TREASURE and I plan to check back often, especially during the woe is me times! God's Blessings to Everyone, lymie
- lymie, Kentucky   7 Jul 2008

IT IS VERY GOOD ALL I READ FROM YOU.
- BUCKET EL ALLAHADMAHAN, BOLAT, PAK   22 Jun 2008

"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need". Cicero
- hopeful4healing, California   21 Jun 2008

Once I met this really nice man who was getting ready to move onto a boat. Everything he purchased had to have an affirmative answer to the question, "Will it fit on the boat?" I have found that question very useful. So before I purchase anything from toilet paper to a new tv, the question is-"Will it fit on the boat?"
- Bonney, North Carolina, USA   12 Jun 2008