Simple Living

So, I'm just sitting here, under this covered patio. It's raining. And I just had a little Zen-like moment of appreciation for simplicity and wanted to share.

I live in a normally arid grassland at the base of a mountain range. This large rain storm just rolled in over the hills. I'm sitting on an old, semi-fancy, vintage couch that my ex left here but has since been turned into the outdoor seating. On either side of me, I have my large racks of this winter's worth of firewood (made with old pallets and scrap wood) and they're set up intentionally to block the wind while sitting out here.

Listening to the pitter patter of the raindrops and watching these thick clouds creep up and over the hills. The periodic wafts of smoke from my wood burning stove washing over. The daylight dimming quickly tho there's no sun to be seen thru these clouds. The beer in my hand might be one of the best I've had, not because of the quality of it, but because it's here, right now, in this perfectly simple moment in time.

I probably didn't convey the perfection of this moment as well as it should've been. But I hope you all are enjoying your perfect little moments too. And if you're not, sometimes you just need to stop for a sec and look around to find them. They're always there.

How does this influence your simple life?

This community had migrated from reddit & has an active community for those of you that don't get enough simple living from this community.

Our washing machine broke last week and the first thought was to buy a replacement but I wanted to at least attempt a repair first.

The machine would still fill and empty water, but the dishes remained dry and there was a burning smell. So, I unplugged it, tipped it over and popped open the bottom cover.

Aside from the controller, the dishwasher was very simple: a drainage pump, a circulation pump, a heating element and some solenoid valves. A multimeter showed the (main suspect) circulation pump still had continuity which narrowed the search down to the pump’s starting capacitor. Seven euros and a few days later and it’s back in action!

The simple fix really gave me a sense of joy and satisfaction. It feels great to extend the use of something that I already have rather than need to consume more.

Can anyone relate? Any good repair stories?

I’m a big fan of the right to repair movement.

I’m a simple living fan, but I like to make things and for that I always need/want more tools. How has everyone found compromise between simple living and pursuing hobbies like woodworking?

Mini Documentary my Kirsten Dirksen.

I don't know who the original artist is to give credit too.

From the book: Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig

Hi all, how are you?

As the title says, I'd like some suggestions on media about & around the topic of simple living.

Thank you.

Here is a translation from some of the original posts made by Luo Huazhong (the Kind traveler).

His rejection of modern life & the way he chooses to live his life struck a chord with some people in china, so much so that he seems to have been banned from posting & mention of Tang Ping is also not allowed.

Its an interesting read!

This was one of my favorite reddit communities to lurk, & since I couldn't find a similar community here yet, i decided to make one. Feel free to upload pictures, videos, ask questions & generally share your simple life with everyone. Please be respectful, & courtious, not everyones simplicity is the same & that's okay.