Comments on: Learning to Live with Less (without moving to the shack)

By: Patti Foy | Lightspirited Being

Patti Foy | Lightspirited Being — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:16:03 +0000

Oh, Anastasiya, I just love this post! I had to laug

h because I did indeed move to a “shack” out in the middle of nowhere. This was in the mid-90’s before minimalism was so in vogue. But my husband and I definitely simplified at that time, and have lived debt-free since then as well.

But like you make so clear in your article, there are different ways to think about all this. I wouldn’t even consider myself a minimalist but I do live a simple life and feel no need for lots of things or even lots of activities. And I love living this way. For me, it’s balanced.

Thanks so much, and to Tess too for hosting.
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By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:21:43 +0000

What a great write! I don’t really know where to begin. Every point could be a full blog post! I love this post because it’s really practical.

I lived in Germany years ago after the wall fell. I taught English there. Lots of my students were from former East Germany and I heard the echo of what they told me when I read your post today. Their joy and enjoyment came not from things, but from time spent together when they were growing up. Not that any of them necessarily wanted to go back to that system, but the benefit was being able to count the things that were important because material goods didn’t play a role.

That has stuck with me through the years.

Thank you both – Tess and Anastasiya, for a lovely read.

By: ecoMILF

ecoMILF — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:45:17 +0000

Such an informative post. Thank you!

By: Sandra / Always Well Within

Sandra / Always Well Within — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:04:59 +0000

Anastasiya,

I’m am so touched by your article. Thank you for sharing the contrast between living in the Ukraine and living in America. It really is shameful to think of how we indulge ourselves without considering the rest of the world. You are really giving us a needed wake up call. You’ve underlined the key point about living simply: it’s about learning to live meaningful.

I also am doing my best to live simply and I don’t live in a shack. Thanks for sharing your heart with us today.
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By: Dandy

Dandy — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 01:59:08 +0000

Hi Anastasiya,
This post is gorgeous. Americans can certainly take a lesson from you. We put way to much value on materialism and it’s a shame. Most have been overly spoiled. I see people judge others based on what they own and what they drive. It’s a small way of thinking. I give myself permission to have peace over stress and to have mindfullness instead of finacial burdens. Thanks so much Anastasiya. I look forward to checking out your blog!

By: Galen Pearl

Galen Pearl — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:40:33 +0000

Great guest post–thanks to you both. I was reminded of the passage from the Tao Te Ching “He who knows enough is enough will always have enough.” I have this framed on my desk!
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By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:38:07 +0000

It’s nice to meet you too, Jannie
I loved poetry on your website – it’s beautiful (and of course your little girl is simply adorable!)
I experience the biggest joy now when somebody asks me what I want to get as a present. The only thing I say “Nothing, because I already have everything.” (Of course it doesn’t make the job of that person easier )

It’s really an amazing feeling to have everything that you need and be completely satisfied with it.

I am glad to see so many people on Tess’s blog who share this joy of less.
Anastasiya´s last post…The Secret of Simplifying Your Life without losing your sanity

By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:29:13 +0000

Evita, I bet living in the nature is really amazing. I personally live in a small town near the ocean. While some people might think life over here boring (none of the attractions of a big city) my family enjoys all the time that we can spend in state parks and on the beach. It is the biggest treasure for us and we want to instill the love for it in our little girls.
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By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:25:13 +0000

Thank you Sheila. I guess if you put some elbow grease into the house it can turn into a really charming cutie
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By: Tammy

Tammy — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:43:28 +0000

Tess, thanks for bringing Anastaysia. I love this post and I love living with less. Even the act of decluttering is therapeutic for me.
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