The Work-Life Balance
As Baby Boomers and Gen Xers, most of us were raised to believe that work comes first and everything else comes after. We were taught […]
serenity
The Principles of Tao and how they relate to the “Simple Life”
The Tao is a central concept in Taoism, a philosophical and religious tradition originating in ancient China. The Tao is often described as the underlying natural order of the universe, and the principles of Taoism encourage individuals to align themselves with this order and live in harmony with the world around them. Some of the key principles of Taoism include:
It’s Getting better all the time 👣👣
It’s getting better…All the time, every day in every way. Moving forward staying positive and fighting the demons that once caged you. Free from the constraints of possession, and overindulgence!
Just for a minute, I forgot who I was.
It’s understandable to feel overwhelmed and lose sight of who you are, especially in today’s fast-paced and stressful world. Taking time for self-reflection and connecting with your values, beliefs, and passions can help you rediscover and reaffirm your identity
The Shedding
In an ongoing effort to lead a SIMPLER life, the shedding has begun. The shedding of possessions. The shedding of dependence. The shedding of uncertainty! The shedding of negativity and inconsistency. As I walk through and see all of the things I have accumulated over a lifetime, I am overwhelmed. The trinkets and the doo dads, and the Knick knacks and the novelties all the things that make up a life.
Frugal or Cheap?
There are distinct differences between being Frugal, and being cheap. While in definition they appear to be somewhat similar I can assure you they are not.
Being Frugal is not throwing out any food, everything is used for something.
Losing the links
As we age into adulthood the realities of life begin to become more clear.
Barefootin’ I Hate Shoes!
The title of this article really does say to all for me. Shoes are the most uncomfortable things we have to wear on our bodies.
So, It’s January….
The new year has strengthened my resolve to move forward with an attempt at some homesteading. We are in the planning stage and are on the hunt for a place to start. (See the insert below) I know the general area where we want to be, and I have someone who is all aboard with this idea.
The Adventure: Episode 12 Birchwood
Join the Adventure for Episode 12-Exploring Birchwood Today’s Adventure was fun, spooky and exciting.