Comments on: Is “Simple Living” Just Another Term for “Giving Up?”

By: erzebet

erzebet — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:50:03 +0000

i love to live in a big city but i also love to do things myself: i love to repair and tune my bike, cook my meals the way i want to and build robots, sew, knit, crochet- these make me happy. i also try to consume as less as possible to pollute less

By: Scott @ The Passive Dad

Scott @ The Passive Dad — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:54:43 +0000

We have friends that live frugally out of necessity and out of the desire to spend less. Most of our friends are in the young family stage and have to pinch every nickel and dime for diapers, milk, and food for the family. Others have given up on cable tv and eating out because they think it’s a waste of resources. They do however enjoy the occasional meal out, and that is truly savored and a treat for them.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:16:16 +0000

I certainly see the value in simple living, and try to do the same myself. However, I think it is important to be careful about having too many statements that end in “….later in life” and refer to enjoying things “…in the future.” I think it is also important to make sure you are enjoying life *in the moment* because, well, who really knows how long we will be around. I advocate saving and living frugally, but I am also careful to have balance in my life, by taking some of that hard-earned cash and using it to enjoy traveling (as well doing other things I enjoy) now…

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:59:36 +0000

Enjoyed reading your blog especially your history. Can just picture you in the moving van for the first time. Simple living came easy to us after my partners untimely illness that lasted 5 years. It gave us an appreciation for the important things in life:-)

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By: Stephanie PTY

Stephanie PTY — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:44:27 +0000

Plain and simple, I’ve never been happier than since I started living the frugal life. Purchases are so much more enjoyable if they’re rare and thought out – for me, anyways. If you’re always getting new gadgets or clothes, how much do you really enjoy any individual piece of that? Also, the peace of mind that, yes, I really CAN afford something when I do buy it… that can’t be beat!