Simple living in today’s society? The idea of minimizing the amount of stuff you have, being more self-sufficient, or simply choosing specific products from small cottage industries, are not always popular ones.
To achieve simplicity requires, 1. Imagination: A little imagination goes a long way in simple living. It’s easy hand over cash in order to acquire something instantly, but much more imaginative to make, create it yourself or search for it. 2. Individuality: Just because a friend got an i-phone, spa or new 4wd, it doesn’t mean you need one too. Instead of following the herd to the shops and grabbing the first thing that jumps out at out, stop, sit and think about your lifestyle. 3. Flexibility: everyone is used to the quick-fix of running to the store and purchasing something. Be willing to accept alternatives.
Living simply goes beyond home and lifestyle, it also entails the kind of person I want to be. To put it simply, being authentic and embracing that. I know that I am on a journey to simpler living, and the process is gradual. I’m hoping somewhere along the way to find the real me – without the imprint of anyone else’s opinions. Its about making decisions based on what is best for your family and self, and being proud of that. Not judging and giving others the freedom to be real with you also.
My blog is my place to share who I am, what I do and I will always try to be be authentic here. I hope you are inspired to be authentic and live simply,even just one small step at a time.
xx Sanch
