Living the simple life is hard.
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- Опубликовано: 4 май 2024
- A simple life is a better life, right? So why is it so hard for so many people to let go of their complicated lives? Let's get into it...
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I live in a van. Nomadic. 68 yrs old. 4 plus years now. Everything I own is in my van. It's not crowded. I have floor space. It's a simple life. I like it. Peace. A lot of people ask if it's hard? Uncomfortable? Hmm. Not really. It's actually nice to go to Walmart and see all the things I don't need or want. Nature is my spiritually. Thanks for this video.
I am happy for you 🙂
I get giddy walking through Walmart and buying just the essentials. Same vibes I had years ago pedaling past gas stations when I biked everywhere. 😂
Beautiful! Did you go through an awakening? What made you decide to live in your van? Ty
Good job!!
Very interesting!
I think that would be a cool way to travel North America
Being healthy and not having to impress anyone; to me, that's total freedom.
When you a healthy, you want a million things. When you aren't healthy...you only want one thing. You nailed it. Cheers!
@@KTMNomad wow very well put
@@KTMNomadyes😊
I'm exactly on it... Keeping myself healthy as possible and besides My One World God I'm here to impress no one NO ONE. I love it.... Tried the stereo type life just so I won't feel what if. Learned lessons took responsibility and moved on to the only truth which is you will die one day and no one goes with you. Name that you worked to make all your life is called a body even by your children and spouse. So Live Full time. Travel 🧳 as much .
I got married to a man that I love so deeply, quit my job physical job that I had for 17 years, sold my 2 houses, relocated to a beautiful state where I can go to the woods everyday. My husband is not rich but doing well for his self. I don't have to work and he pays for everything. I am 50 and have never been happier in my life. Surprisingly, every women that I know, white and black, has been angry that I got married and changed my life so drastically. They wanted me to struggle in the system with them. Women told me don't get married and to hold on to everything. I did the opposite and found a simple love and a simple life that makes me so happy. I love caring and loving my husband. It is a joy.
Good for You!
Yes the modern Woman hates you 😂😂😂
That sounds wonderful. I am also married to a good man almost 17 yrs now. We are each other’s first husband and wife and we have two kids together. A lot of people usually envy people who are happy and content with their lives. You keep doing what you’re doing.
Beautiful.
I'm proud of you and very happy for you! Rock on!
My goal is to keep simplifying my life and become more of a minimalist 👍
Go for it. It is a life long process.
I am hoarding food,materials,clothing etc. every chance I get. Looking at the past 4 years at age 60 I can say I am expecting total chaos in months not years. You will be the first wave that goes extinct as you will have nothing to sustaine you're life in what's next
@@evinwhiteson4902 I’m not going to lose sleep over it. Whatever happens, happens. God is in Control.
@@GodofWarChukawe have got this far even if we die so what. We only need food and it grows everywhere. Make good friends stick together. Beg steal and borrow, negotiate. Whatever it takes, hording resources is how we got in this mess.
@@evinwhiteson4902 sounds like you have ptsd. Let go and let God ❤
Being out in nature and away from society is so peaceful.
Yes it is!
I agree. A couple years ago I helped someone who had a hydroponic farm. He was selling his produce at a local farmer's market on the weekends so I was going to his place out in the countryside and helping him package it and bring it to market. I loved working out in the greenhouse and being away from the city sounds. It was peaceful and great.
Right 🙌
Yes it is 👍🏾💕🇬🇭
@@joel5644beautiful ❤
I grew up with my mother constantly telling me “rich isn’t the person who has more, but the person who needs less”. There’s different ways to interpret this but it wasn’t until I was about 30 that I finally understood this saying. A similar quote that my father used to tell me is “the urge to buy will consume you”. Thanks mom & dad
Wise parents!
"happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have" Rabbi Hyman Schachtel
Being poor is not having less, it’s wanting more
-Seneca
Funny all the variations of this timeless wisdom
Love this. Very wise parents.
Something I learned the older I get is A LOT of people need drama and chaos. I think they don't want to have to think about what is going on in the world or their past or something so they need to be involved in everyone's business and always need to be thinking about the next thing rather than sitting and like, just existing for a day.
My God your speaking real problems. People love drama, and shit. No one actually seems to like just doing their thing and be chill. This is coming from restaurant work for me. Gossip and rumors are stupid things stupid people do. If you do it don't be surprised when quality workers quit or don't come back.
I found this to be true. I walk 6 miles every day early morning . People always want to walk with me. I don’t like to be rude but I like the solitude of my walks. Good people want to walk with me, but most don’t enjoy the present. People in general bring up drama, politics, purchases , work etc etc.
"just existing for a day" 😅 awesome quote!
100% agree!
My thoughts exactly!
It seems life has turned into something like processed foods. Instead of just simply eating an apple it has to be boiled, puréed, add sugar, add preservatives and coloring, send it through a package line, and voila you have applesauce (and that’s probably a simplified version). I’ll just eat the apple, lol. I love your message. Simple is good!
I love that: ‘just eat the apple’. So simple, yet so powerful.
You dont have to go to extremes living the simple life. Once you realize you dont need much in life to live comfortably it is so freeing.
THIS. People often seem to think that 'living a simple life' or being a 'minimalist' means going to an extreme, where deprivation is a necessary result. That's not the point at all. It is simply a process of making decisions and forming behaviors where you make more room for more important things. Example: I simplified my life years ago by leaving social media (except for this YT platform). Leaving all that nonsense allowed more room & serenity in my psyche for friends, family, meaningful activities, etc.
Truth!
It’s so warming. No troubles, pain, conflict just comfort and you. I don’t shop until I need something. I don’t wear hand me downs but wear a style. Put together. I’m aiming for a more wardrobe essentials. Getting myself together at my own pace is better. I feel rushed when someone is around and tempting to spend high dollar amounts when I’m around others.
Human nature is funny. It’s based on I have to get, I need this when you don’t. People watching studiously whew people are a headache! Dealing with the public, omg! I want myself at the end of the day!
I agree!
I enjoy driving the speed limit and often the car behind me is only 6ft away from my bumper and I think how grateful I am that I figured out that life is SO much better not being in a hurry. 😊
That's great, just don't drive slow on the fast lane. I can't stand people like that.
Same - makes me want to tear my rear view mirror off though with all of the frustration I see in it.
Yes, yes!! Me too! I am SOOOOO happy to hear someone else say this- I thought I was the only one!! You know what else I do? When they get close to my bumper, (if I'm on a long straightway and it's safe) I turn all my mirrors so I don't even see them behind me- it's AWESOME!! :)
@@trulymagyar7169 if they’re too close and being all impatient I use my windshield washer, works better the faster you’re going 🤭
Just stay out of the left lane please, it's actually against the law to hold up other cars in the left lane and it's really selfish
Went to Ghana, bought a land, built my home, mortgage free, had a borehole installed so I have no water bill. Plan on getting some solar panels and starting my own micro enterprise selling items in a shop so I can really live on my own terms.
Sounds like an amazing life!
Welcome home, sir🎉
I'm from Nigeria and about to go home and buy some acres and build a homestead. Grow some food, have some chickens and pigmy goats...it's the good life.
That’s what I’m talking about
You can only do that in Ghana or Nigeria ???
Finding peace should be the ultimate goal in this existence.
Thats actually a state of happiness😊 it is when you find serenity even in hard times.
And overcoming issues that hinder your ability to function in your own skin, and be a productive evolving person
Using your skills to help others and living in way that blesses (or helps) others should be the ultimate goal. Not selfishness. Selfishness is low-effort. Selflessness is difficult and rewarding. We're a community.
Tim, I never shared this with you but I will now. I worked and lived in a large city for countless years, in highly stressful profession. I also had many personal possessions…6 properties, 2 paid for cars and a FT, very busy job. Many things pushed me into a new life, including watching your videos. Eventually I sold the properties, sold a car, downsized tremendously…to a 5x5 storage unit. I left my previous state after 20 years with a carryon and a backpack to travel the world slowly! What happened by default is that I create a whole new life for myself, beginning with where I live, what I drive, and the work that I do. I wake each morning and just smile in amazement!
That’s what watching your videos have done for me.
P.S. Also no credit card debt or student loans! I truly feel free!
Awesome, sounds like true FREEDOM.
Cant wait to be debt free. I ran away from home chasing a life where i am in the cycle of barely making it. Id rather be home and debt free so that i can do whatever i need to in 10 years
Exactly my plan when my kids grow up. Sounds amazing❤ Tim helps with encouragement for sure!
Thank you for sharing your story! That is truly amazing! To give up so much materially, and I’m sure people thought you were crazy, that takes courage. And I’m so happy it’s worked out for you like you knew it would. I feel so blessed that my videos could play a part in helping you make your transition.
@@TimothyWardno, I don’t believe they thought I was crazy. Once I left the state where I was born and moved to the other state where I lived for over 20 years, I think they felt I knew what I was doing. For me, life felt heavy. I felt that all the “stuff” that I had accumulated, no one helped to manage or pay for any of it, so I did not share too much information with them…they were in another state and were not invested. Sometimes the less you share or share as needed. I only shared it when I landed and the picture looked better:)
I also know other people where I work who have followed you too:). You’re making an impact!
One of the few people offering a decent solution to our terrible societal problems.
So true!!
I have lived a life of feeling worthless if I'm not busy. I'm finally letting that go. Your videos are helpful for this.
Same here! The feeling of guilt was overwhelming. But we're human beings not human doings.
I feel better everyday about just being. 🙏
It's challenging to undo decades of societal programming. Good for you.
I can relate. I’ve worked in IT/tech until 7 months ago when the company went bankrupt. A great career with good pay. Now we have a recession and I can’t get “back in the game”.
Got no job, a mortgage, two kids and a wife. Having an identity crisis now since I picture my career validates me. Thankfully my wife and kids don’t think so. Yet I don’t know what to do now. I want a simpler life where I don’t care what other people are chasing or compare to those. I just want to be thankful with what I have but I struggle with this. My brain is wired weird, I know.
@@TheApeWonder You will figure it out. As you make moves to simplify and destress your life, your mind will start to shift. If you are worrying about what other people think, I guarantee once you do it and they see how at peace you are, they will secretly wish they could do the same.
🎉🎉🎉🎉 right🎉🎉🎉
This man knows the truth. Most people will never accept that truth.
I have live a simple life for years then I moved to Ghana and lived in a village for 3 years and loved it
I accept his ideas and premises. Makes great sense to me.
I'm 43 years old and am not married with children. My life has been hard enough trying to survive single. I don't own a house and rent a small room. A lot of people would probably think my life is boring. After all I've seen and done in life I'd say being bored is a luxury. There's no reason to complicate my life. If I had a kids and ended up divorced that would be a lot worse than my life right is right now. I've got a lot to lose too if I got married and divorced. My freedom is one of the most important things to me.
I’m 43 and single no kids and rent a room too. I work as a courier and things are pretty basic in my life and it suits me
nah, Kids are a blessing. If your big worry is that you would have to pay child support then that's just money. having descendants who care and love you is an incredible gift. your 43 and still have time. but just imagine dying alone at 73. screw that. have kid's or a kid. your 43, it's time man.
@@ChrisP-in8qr dude I can barely afford rent every month how am I supposed to support a child. And child support means failed marriage which also means the kid suffers
@robertworton2394 when you have a kid it you quit thinking about yourself and you'll find a way to make more money. I'm not saying a kid will fix your issue. But they are a blessing. Your 43, idk your life story but I've talked to guys in there 50s and 60s and they have regretted not having kids. Maybe you won't. Idk. I'm not sure how much you make, but if you can barley afford rent, then you definitely need some change. Whether, moving to a lower cost of living city, a better paying job. You definitely can't keep doing this. It's getting you no where. I say that not as an attack but being helpful
@@ChrisP-in8qrI am a grandmother and her 60s and I have to say with the state of the world right now I would not want to bring children into it. There's also no guarantee that when they grow up they're going to want to be in your life or even take care of you when you're older. Things happen...
In my teens/20s, impressing people with flashy stuff was almost an obsession with me, and it made my life incredibly stressful. About 20 years ago, I had a sort of "awakening" and I took a much more utilitarian approach to buying stuff and got rid of the BS. I only buy what I need and look at them as tools, not possessions. My phone and laptop are old, but they're still good communication/information tools. My car is old but it's still a good transportation tool. Everything in my life is equipment to help me, not flash to impress people. My life has been 1000% better since.
Tim- I did it. I’m 95 days sober!! You’re a part of my journey. I got the water always on deck from you!
That’s awesome! Congratulations! I’m humbled to have played a small part in your journey!
YES! Keep going. Everyday counts. Good luck. 🎉❤
Good 4 you! One day at a time. Be prepared to lose some of your unsober "friends." As time passes you may find that you just don't have anything in common with them.
One week is white-knuckling. 90+ days is a heck of a lot better, but still borderline white-knuckling. I white-knuckled for two years and then (at this point) kept drinking off and on for the next eight years. Don't be me. Get into a program because you are worth it and because you'll be more of a blessing to your loved ones when you're not on edge. It sucks to wait to fight the next urge because you haven't handled the underlying factors. Preaching to myself here, I think.
stay with it amigo! 25 years without the hard stuff, 15 without the booze, 3 years with ZERO nicotine. It gets so much smoother when you get off of that Rocky road and get back onto the pavement. As one of Tim's listeners I am proud as heck you came this far! ❤
When your life is focused on achieving and getting things, you deprive yourself of your most precious asset: the present moment. Your are never enjoying your life in the now, paying attention to the birds singing, the sunset, how the warm water in the shower feels in your skin, the laughter of your children, etc. your mind is always somewhere else in what you don’t have and want. That’s the real hamster wheel. So much better to live simply, surrounded by nature that nurtures you and enjoying the now.
I love my walks in nature, they are my walking meditation! 😊
Agreed, we're human beings not squirrels
So true. I found peace getting rid of toxic people.
I love my simple life 😌 and the best thing I've done, which you mentioned, is removing people that don't bring me happiness - including family.
Whenever I've said that I really don't have much for goals or ambitions, most people have thought I'm being glib or self depracating. I'm not, I'm just content and I think our current culture is afraid of contentment.
thats a great point, seems when peoples lives are going to good, they have to add things to make it harder, , they just cant be content and peaceful
I agree!
Nothing is more peaceful in life than the beauty of nature. I like taking long walks through the forests. I enjoy looking at beautiful flowers of all sorts, trees, insects, lakes, etc.
Me too 🙂
Are you able to grow your own garden? We love interacting and caring for our trees and plants. ❤
@@jl5034 Unfortunately, I am not able to grow my own garden. I reside in an apartment.
@@vincentb9159 I see. There are community gardens in some places. I've also seen people on RUclips who garden on other people's lawns with their permission.
Good luck to you. 🙏❤️
@@jl5034 Thank you and I appreciate your response.
“Just because someone is family doesn’t mean they have to be in your life”. 💯
I was brought up in a toxic dysfunctional family and always wondered why I felt like crap, I was the scapegoat.
I woke up one day and said to hell with all that crap. 5 years going strong. Healthy and drama free ✌️
Last year I toke the most hardest decision of my life.I decided to leave my toxic family with no funds,no back up whatsoever and let me tell you it was the best decision I have ever made😊
You’re so right about the powers that be making it seem like deprivation. Consumerism.
I live a very simple life, minimalism. It's peaceful.
🙏🙏🙏
Sorry I pressed the thumbdown battons by mistake
Since becoming debtfree, selling the house of fifteen years, in the throes of simplifying my life. I live below my means. Drastically cutting hours at work. I'm looking to volunteer to feed the hungry again as of tomorrow. I just want to eat healthy to reverse type two diabetes and travel international once a year. Collect small plants. That's simplicity to me.🌅
You can beat diabetes. Don’t use google to do your research though
That sounds amazing! Barbara O'Neill has RUclips vids on reversing diabetes. Best of luck to you 🙏
Sounds like a very fulfilling life!
Ceylon cinnamon for diabetes.
If you’re gonna google reversing any disease, you can’t use google because they will lead you in the wrong direction
This is why I watch this channel. to simplify my life. Last 4 years have been tough for me. I had to change careers and I was stubborn af about being a teacher, Now I decided to take a lower paying job and than buy a used car. I think I just want to simplify my life and not have anything. I chased the wrong things my whole life. I should of really done this at 25 and my life would of been so peaceful
I’m 43.
I served in the military, graduated from college after, worked my butt off after.
Went through a divorce and it basically set me back five years.
I feel like I didn’t do things right and I was chasing the dream of stability when it all crashed and burned. I can relate in a way to what you’re saying. I feel like a huge failure after my divorce and wish I never got married.
Wow! Me too! I quit 2 yrs ago and I don't regret it. I'm thankful I was able to get out of that horrible career.😅 I had to sell my house and relocate to a cheaper state. All worth it.
@@Job.Well.Done_01I'm sorry you had to go through that. My partner and I went through the same experience respectively. You will see that everything that happens, happens for your highest good. You just graduated from one of the many lessons in life.
What helped me was support groups and spiritual groups. What helped my partner was meet up groups and staying with family.
See what things interest you now that you're free.🎉
Try to go easy on yourself. You learned a better way to live that feels right for you right now, so focus on that.
@@Job.Well.Done_01 lots of people wished they didnt get married
Modern life is so overwhelming. I have always couldn't stand it. Growing up I couldn't explain people thought I was shy, but I wasn't I just was overwhelmed all the time. So many hoops to do something.
My co-workers are always adding to their homes… All of their weekends are filled with construction projects - major projects too. I am happy in my apartment and they always ask me what my plans are and I tell them, this is it…. They don’t understand it, get off of the tread mill people
I actually had people get pissed off that when I told them I don’t want to work anymore because it was taking time away from the things I love to do and time away from being around close ones. Why keep working for things you just going to either forget about or get rid of in a few years after toiling to get it in the first place . Not worth getting degraded by bosses that won’t degrade you in the streets but feel they can talk to you any kind of way in the four walls of a building you work at
This! I feel the EXACT same.
I hate that I've spent so much money on material crap over the last few years and I finally realize I don't need none of it. Eventually I will do a whole lot of donating
c0v!d really put a lot of people in spending spree, panic mode. I've got a lot of food that went to the food bank
I need some help@vet
Growing up within the MATRIX has all of us brainwashed. We are educated to believe that materialism defines one’s worth. It’s difficult to dismantle all of that rubbish that I was programmed to believe. 😢
There’s nothing wrong with wanting nice things and wanting to constantly improve and achieve. If you look around us life is so much better than what it used to be. Nowadays we have planes we have beautiful boats beautiful cars phones if you don’t like those things than yea that’s pretty weird. Some people I mean love just being in nature and just living I guess and looking at nature or whatever. But most people want to achieve and make there life’s better. And yea that’s the reason we’re even talking to eachother from across the world on RUclips. Because of people with drive and ambition and vision. Basicly some people are lazy and some people have ambition and vision and drive. The ones with ambition and drive and vision they make the most money and are able to own the nicest things in this life. And funnily enough girls a lot of the time love those types of men cause yea those characteristics are awesome. Nature and enjoying beautiful scenery and all that is beautiful and awesome also but achieving and yea bettering yourself and your situation that brings me happiness also foreel. Whoever you watch and learn from or the people your around you become like them so becareful who you watch and all that cause yea you become who you watch and hang around.
Difficult but not impossible
The sad thing is people dont even realize theyre brain washed. Hopefully they wake up to the fact.
I would substitute educated for indoctrinated.
@@PowderedVoltage - Great point! ❤️
I’m almost 20! The main reason why I don’t want a simple life is because I want to be wealthy. I want kids in the future and my dad got dementia when I was 15 and we were homeless for 3 months and were still very poor. I want to hustle and get into real estate so I don’t have to worry and can be at peace mentally about if I get dementia (runs in my family) and I want to have fun and leave my kids with real estate so they also don’t have to worry! The meaning is a lot more than money even though money is why I’m hustling.
I started to simplify my life 11 months ago. Downsized to a much smaller studio from a 3 bedroom house. Now saving 19k per year in living expenses. Got rid of most of my posessions. I feel so much lighter! The journey is still continuing as I plan to simplify further. I just want a peaceful life. Work less and live more intentionally.
That’s awesome Sharon! And those savings are amazing. It’s always good to hear from someone intentionally living life.
@@TimothyWard Thank you 😀...I just stopped one day and asked myself why I was killing myself working so hard to pay such high rent along with the associated costs and work of maintaining a traditional house...I am so glad I took some risks and made changes in my life. My savings are now growing for the first time in years! I am a lot calmer, less stressed and life has slowed down with fewer responsibilities at home. I am finding my peace at last.
Freedom, liberation IS the reward of Simplicity.
The ability to just skip 99% of The Trap…so satisfying.
I’ve definitely been simplifying my life. Still paying off debt for things I didn’t care about but once that’s done I can truly be at peace.
Simple doesn't mean easy. It's work and joy in it that brings joy.
Tim knows exactly what we all are afraid of admitting. Lets just be honest.
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@@victorygarden556did you find your answer??💋💋💋
that it’s takes money to live the simple life unless you’re going for the ‘in the woods guy’ style.
I have worked all my life, gone through a divorce, gotten remarried. I also have three daughters , two who have gotten a degree and one that is starting college. I worked to save a 401k that will probably las into my eighties. In these recent weeks by knee has given me problems and I feel that I'm done with the work I been doing. It's hard for me to get up and find the will to go out and push my body to do this. I am 53 years old and don't care for anything too extreme as far as cars and such. I'm ready to move to my house in Puerto Vallarta and really start living. I guess this is why I find your words very compelling and comforting. Thank you.
Head to PV! Enjoy the fruits of all your hard work!
I sew and knit my own clothes. I read and listen to podcast or watch youtube. I garden, crochet, draw, and paint. I take walks around the neighborhood when the weather permits me to. I've done all these things since I was a kid. I guess I was living the simple life and didn't even know it.
You sound just like me. I love my simple life ❤
Two years ago, I got rid of an expensive car (on a lease) for a much cheaper car (on a lease), a friend of mine couldn't believe that I was prepared to 'go backwards' in life. The conversation has come up again with him since I told him I'm getting rid of the lease car as I no longer drive much and buying just an old used car. It just shows that he sees material things as to how well you're doing in life, my life is better now than two years ago, but according to the many I've gone backwards!
They will get it one day, or not. Don't let it worry you.
What people think about you has no impact on your life at all.
I love your channel! Im a 19 year old woman and all i want to do is walk in nature just like you for the rest of my life. I seriously cannot think of ANYTHING in life i want, i just want a simple life and just to be with nature 🍃. You are living my dream life.
Have you heard of Peace Pilgrim? She did what you want to do. She's a great inspiration to me.
Me too, I'm 23 and just wanna live in nature.
Glad to hear you already know what you want to do at a young age. Now you can spend the rest of your life doing it! 👍🏾
@@jl5034 i haven't heard of her. i will check her out.
Am a Muslim and my religion was always telling me to not care about this life and focus on the other life, I used to think that I want to be an artist and choose my own path in life and not follow other’s but I realised I don’t want to be a professional artist I just do it for love not money, and I don’t have to discipline myself or be working every single day just to something this is NOT what I want my life, that’s why I started this mindset that I do not care about this life and what I will be in it, I just want to have fun and focus on the afterlife because our time here is temporary don’t give it too much attention focus on the eternal life, as long as you have the basics food water shelter clothes you literally have it all.
I heard that, homes. I live a simple life. I live in a one bedroom apartment and I buy what I need. People might think that I'm depriving myself, but I never worry about living above my means and I am not one paycheck away from not having any money. I'm over what the Matrix thinks about how I should be living my life. LOL
You have to work a lot years to get in a good position to not worry about money, unless you’re born into bucks. I’m living a simple life but it’s on a fixed income. Mixed feelings.
Yesterday i found out my late husband did something so terrible to our oldest son.
I am completetly devastated.
Our youngest son really benefited from what happen.
I was already exhausted from my so call friends that use and abuse.
Now i was planning on hitting the road full time in January.
I wish i could go today.
I want to just start driving seeing things that most people will never die.
I am not rich by no means.
But my money keeps coming in.
Where i go..
And i bank with Chase they are everywhere.
I will be a High Class Roaming Widow Woman..
Perhaps a Nomad.
But more of a free spirit..
I am ready to start my Jouney.
I like Laney Wilson's song...
I Got A Heart Like a Truck.
Me and Leo will hit the road.
No doubt in my mind now.
I appreciate your videos.
It was no accident i saw you on RUclips..
I do Believe.
When it comes down to it all we have is GOD.
And some of US have a dog.
Forget People.
To a certain extent....
"the things you own end up owning you" Fight Club
I’m living an ever more simple life now. I used to believe I had to get my PhD to matter or be some big personality that amused everyone or offered wisdom but I’ve found that it was utterly exhausting trying to meet such lofty standards. Now, I am learning that a grounded simple life is what I’ve always truly desired and life has aided me for the past 20 years in divorcing me from the excess . I still have times where I feel restless and wonder ,”Am I crazy for not wanting all this stuff and lofty dreams?!” But it’s less and less. Bless you all who have the courage and love of self to live simply!
Sounds wonderful! How did you get to that conclusion? Do you follow a spiritual or religious path? Ty
I feel you man, you take the words out of my brain. I live a simple and boring life in nature and a spend 0 dollars to do it, now I'm as relaxed and happier than I have ever been.
When I talk about working smart, a lot of people look at me like I’m talking in hieroglyphics or something lol. When you simplify your life, you are able to really enjoy the “little things” and…you’re able to put more of your time, effort and energy towards the things that truly matter to you. Most people are really busy, but not necessarily productive. They’ve over complicated their lives and normalized it, and think something is wrong with you for not wanting to be that way, it’s crazy.
You’re a national treasure Tim. God Bless
I moved off grid and live in a rain forest and couldn’t be happier! Great content!!
That sounds awesome!
The simple life is the only way I live!!!!
The problem is its even difficult to make a living in the first place. Id be happy with a quality job and good time to chill and all that.
I hear you. That's why we have to minimize our spending. The movie In Time helped me realize that time is the actual currency 😢
The best way to save money imo is free entertainment. Do not subscribe to anything. Play free games, watch free movies, go to free outdoor events. Dont eat out except on occasion and always at a small restaurant because you will get more food for your money and support other small lives. It wont be stress free but it will be infinitely less stressful than being in the rat race
@@BatmanBeyondBelief Awesome advice! We stopped eating out because of the poor quality and harmful ingredients restaurants of any caliber use now. Well, Whole Foods is the most expensive restaurant (hot bar) we can afford. We found that they use gmo canola oil and other cheap harmful ingredients, but they charge an arm and a leg for their trash.
We also eat very simple foods. Barbara O'Neill on RUclips helped us see the truth about food and health.
So minimizing is good for the wallet and for the health. 😊
The simple life is life. The other is just an imitation that never truly satisfies 😊
Well to play devil’s advocate, some of us have been living a simple life for so long that we are longing for a bit of a shake up. We don’t necessarily want chaos as much as we want something to strive for and to keep us going
Find what you're looking for within yourself, or you're setting your self up for disappointment. Buddha, Jesus, and many hindu gurus have said this. Nevertheless, if you HAVE to go into the world looking to manifest things, then you'll manifest them and find out for yourself. 😊 many blessings to you.
That makes sense. Life is about balance.
Seek Jesus,He can shake you up.
You sound like my husband 🤣 He retired from the military last year and he’s been enjoying his retirement for the past 7 months. After 1 month, he’s about done and want to go back to work bc he can only do so much yard work, cleaning, and cooking at home 🤣 He’s only 41 and just not completely ready to retire.
People just get salty when you do things better then there limiting beliefs can handle its just how people are
The simplest things are the best. My wife and I really enjoy our time together for as many sunsets as possible. Much love, and thanks for all your insight Tim
I could sit next to you for hours,not speaking..reading a book..and feel so relaxed. Talk whenever too. One introvert to another,hello❗️❗️❗️🙂❗️
Hello! 👋🏾
When I was at university, overwhelmed with college studies, I used to think about the same things and I used to envy prehistoric times when our lecturers mentioned how simplistic their lives were. I would often feel some yearning for nature and simplicity.. Some things just felt so unnecessary and artificial to me. I remember my friends talking about how Denmark decided to reduce working hours to 6 instead of 8 and I thought how fruitful it'd be to work less and have more time to rest and do all the other things people want to do. However, the slavery system never wants to allow that easily. They don't want us to have the time to think through all of this. This year was a celebrity exposee year for instance. All the people that they polished up and sold to us turned out to be monsters or the abused ones behind closed doors. There remains one question now, how long will we continue to put these people into pedestals and how long will we continue to give our self-power to this system?
Those are great question. I hope to get to see them answered one day.
@@TimothyWard thank you 😊
The only commentary I will ad about hunter gatherer simplicity and modernity... there was like never more than 200 million people on the planet at a time until like the industrial revolution when complication raised the carrying capacity.... now there are 8 billion people, in a very short amount of time... THAT IS A LOT... we still have all the space and resources for it but it is SO complex.
I agree,im a 35yo male who hunts and fishes here in australia.Alot of those skills are lost,however even with our bigger populations people have become more lazy than ever.
You can live a self sufficient life style and live off venison & fish if your willing to learn.There's so many resources here that people could take advantage of to ease the cost of living pressure...however people just prefer to blow their paycheck at the pub,alcohol and on drugs and whinge about things on social media.
Hey, I’m in Australia too. -Sydney. I need someone to teach me these skills !
@@Leojananamilele Australia has like the entire population living within 5 big cities! lots of competition for hunting and gathering but you can get a jump on it by doing some research. I know aussies have really strict gun laws and knife laws, but as long as you use them for hunting or other way i think you can get them
I enjoyed your video! I have simplified my life. Relocated to the Caribbean after a lifetime in corporate America. Now, a joyful entrepreneur on the beach, humbled & full of gratitude🙏🏾
Sounds like a really enjoyable life!
You missed your calling man, you're an excellent therapist.
He is being a therapist to all of us.
Hard times create intelligent revolutionaries. 👊
I’m going through this right now
I dnt want to compete in the rat race anymore
I’m definitely going to figure out exactly what I want in life. Not material stuff or things I’ve been programmed to think I need, but actually what makes me happy. Debt free and decent credit is probably better than being rich these days
My life is complex and chaotic as a result of my choices. I made dramatic decisions based upon my ego that have added layers of complexity and exposure to even more liabilities. I turn 49 yrs old soon. I had achieved most of my professional and financial goals at 46 years old. I didn't know what do next so I very quickly dismantled it all to create the chaos which apparently I'm accustomed to. Truly crazy. Probably some midlife crisis sh*t I know it will take years to set all this right even if I were to rewire my thinking. Simplifying my life is a definitely goal. If I don't achieve it at least it was a good wild ride! Thx for posting the vid.
You are full of wisdom. Remain blessed!
Thank you. Blessings to you too!
Yes..The pursuit of material wealth is such a silly thing.. I will pick freedom of my time over pursuit of material possessions any time.
Most people complicate life and justify why
The complexity is its own reward.
I work on simplifying by checking withy myself every 2 weeks. I throw things away, I meditate, I listen to music, and work on practicing gratitude. I have fun now throwing things away and clearing my life.
WISDOM!
Interesting how the “Simple” are much Happier and Content.
So much truth in this video. As always, your wisdom is much appreciated.
I am a single female who is presently in the process of simplifiying my life, so that I can live life. Your video gave me inspiration and helped me to better understand why I am driven to live a simpler life. Thanks! 🥰
Good luck with your simplifying process. I’m glad my video could help 👍🏾
I’ve been simplifying for about one year. About 85% there…. Best life ever ‼️
Love you Tim...can you make more 15-25 min videos.... I love the semi shorts💯❤️
Same.
More of us can probably watch the content when it’s in the minute lengths, not hours.
This is crazy to see. I filmed a video about a year ago in the same area (right by eagle cliff haha) talking about why I left my 9-5 and came out to the Y for a seasonal job which was directly influenced by you.
Are you still doing seasonal work?
@@prettylady818 not anymore, I was out at the Y for 4 months last year though.
That’s crazy! It is a great spot!
Where is that area?
This video is exactly what the world needs right now, thank you so much for making this it's extremely helpful.
But they won't take it In.
15:59 suburban off grid for the win! My dad wants me to put in a drip system , the one we have is already broken. I’m following Gary’s gardening channel and learning the ways of Bonsai! Sand! Clay! Moss! Passive technologies always superior in the long run. Once we sure up our base, we can play with active technologies as a “bonus.” But we should always embrace ancient practices that work without electricity, it takes stress off the grid and also stress off ourselves for having to worry what happens when the grid goes down!
Been a lurker of your channel for some time. I'm a minimalist by nature, but struggle in this modern world to find my particular balance. I never want to go "into the wild" (the movie) and give up everything because modern life and technology afford us too many useful tools that I don't want to ignore as long as they simplify my existence. it's a tricky wickett though with all of the personal decisions that have to be made to make progress. BTW, I finally subscribed.🙂
Thanks for finally subscribing 😂😂. And I understand your situation. I think it takes time but I’m sure you will find the right balance that works for you!
Keep it simple! Stuff is never enough!
How much is enough stuff. Knowone can ever answer this.
When a person simplifies their life, they will realize how rich they really are. There is wisdom when God says to be content with ur pay and having clothing, shelter and food.
Yes there’s something to that. But God also says if you don’t work you don’t eat. I know what you’re saying, it’s just that for me at 60, I have a simple life but very little money which can cause stress.
Thank you so much Tim your words means so much to me the more I listen to you and the more videos I see you are my go-to reference on finding myself and my path in life and helping me fine tune my life
Appreciate you Tim, sincerely. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Good thing you learned it young. I'm 58 and simple is the way to go.
You figure it out in your late 50s, i left work at 57. Problem is, you’d better have a fair amount of money coming in otherwise it’ll be the simple life with financial headaches and worries..
@@Earthtime3978 I said good thing he learned it young. I didn't say I figured it out in my late 50s. You read something extra into what I said and/or assumed .
@@danielcarlies5151I was saying that people figure out the simple life is better in their late 50s. You said you’re 58 and that he figured it out young. Seemed like you didn’t figure it out young. Where’s the hard part?
@@Earthtime3978 You're assuming. I actually figured that out long ago . I mentioned my age, because it was the best decision in the long run . I'm happy with the results. Not that I didn't figure it out . What's the hard part?. I'm well of and grateful.
@@danielcarlies5151 The construction of your thoughts in sentences needs work then. You attribute youth to one person and then go on to say you’re 58. 58 is not young so I drew the proper conclusion….which turns out to be something other than what you meant.
I totally identify myself with you Tim, I consider myself a full minimalist, everything I own fits in a suitcase, no car, no house, no wife or kids, money invested and freedom, focusing on health and inner peace, let's keep walking through this planet we temporarily call home ❤
What's your job? And do you ever get lonely?
Your last sentence❤️💯
We’ll definitely keep walking my friend!
@smann7236 I work as a welder in the mining industry in Australia, I fly to Asia on my weeks off work, I engage with people all the time, I don't feel lonely, I'm 40 now, I'm planning to work for another two years in this industry, after that perhaps work only two months a year if I need to.
Are you on a similar journey?
@@TheSpanish99 not yet but I wish I can someday. I'm looking for advice I guess. So you work as welder, I'm guessing it's high salary? Is it difficult to become welder? Also in regards to financial independence do you invest in index funds?
I agree with you. I retired 2 1/2 yrs ago @56. I find joy not going to work ! LOL! But seriously i enjoy my daily walks, playing with the dog , journaling, doing regular old house chores and just being happy to be alive. My husband is retiring end of this month , so we will be traveling in our camper and seeing more nature too!
As long as I have food,shelter, and clothing, the only extras I need are a library card and the internet and I’ll be happy
Good video, Tim. It’s so true how we unnecessarily complicate our lives.
All I REALLY want out of this life is love and peace. So so easy to get wrapped up in everything else.
Yes! Yes! Yes! Thank you for posting. Simplifying is SO freeing and it actually opens up many more possibilities and opportunities!
Hi Timothy. I enjoyed your video. I have a fairly complicated life style but I must say, I believe that’s what keeps me happy and motivated. I have simplified to an extent, self employed with “ no employees “. 20 plus years ago my wife and I got rid of our network and or dish TV. Wow, what a blessing. Now we have a dvd collection and only watch what we want when we want. Pretty interesting perspective you have. Sounds like it’s working for you, I wish you the best of luck!
If ever I feel like losing track in my life, coming back to see your videos remind me whats important, and where to aim. Thak you Tim ❤
The Tao Te Ching will help you too.🙏
I’m glad my videos continue to be helpful to you 🧡
Teach!!!! Tim, I love you ❤ I'm with you , I agree 100%
He is SO right. I retired. Been living in the old homestead for 15 yrs , after more than 20 yrs in a big city. Several past years I’ve lived alone. I’m healthy and AM HAPPIER than I have ever been. Simplify Simplify Simplify
Your outlook on life is satisfying and I agree with you.
You have a solid point.
The real G, back with another one
Wow!!!!!! All true, Tim thank you I needed this, what you said is so true. You are helping someone right now, that life is possible a simple and peaceful and a happy ,useful life. There 1% of people that want to live a simple happy life.
I don’t usually comment under videos but I just need to say that your videos bring me so much comfort. Everytime i watch one of your videos i feel this instant relief. I feel understood. Thank you Timothy for helping people with your videos in this blinded, money driven, capitalistic society.
Let’s all try to live a simple life and be happy with not much
So glad to hear that my videos are helpful to you! I'm humbled.
@@TimothyWard 🙏🏻
Well said, I like your ideas and perspective about a simpler, happier, better life