Simple Living Forums https://www.simplelivingforum.net/ Simple Living discussion forums en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:29:37 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.simplelivingforum.net/images/misc/rss.png Simple Living Forums https://www.simplelivingforum.net/ April Purge https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21360-April-Purge&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:16:16 GMT I trashed my Letter of Appreciation that I got on Monday when I retired from my job after 31 years. I am so bitter about that place that I wanted... I trashed my Letter of Appreciation that I got on Monday when I retired from my job after 31 years. I am so bitter about that place that I wanted nothing from it. It means nothing to me because of how badly I felt that I was treated there. I did save the frame because it was a nice frame and I might need one in the future. ]]> Organizing Your Life Klunick https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21360-April-Purge Question...WHEN do you read? https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21359-Question-WHEN-do-you-read&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:42:35 GMT I am trying to establish a new routine for myself and I want to read more books and less online stuff (far less doomscrolling). Do you have time... I am trying to establish a new routine for myself and I want to read more books and less online stuff (far less doomscrolling).

Do you have time carved out for reading? Or do you just pick up a book here or there? Morning reader? Nighttime?

Rosa, how do you manage to read so many books?

I seem to have trouble allowing myself to sit and read because there's always something else to do and I feel guilty. I know this is dumb thinking. I used to read during my lunchbreak at work, but I don't work anymore and kinda got out of that habit now I'm home all the time. ]]> Reviews KayLR https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21359-Question-WHEN-do-you-read <![CDATA[Hello, it's been awhile!]]> https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21358-Hello-it-s-been-awhile!&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:08:06 GMT Hi all,
It's been a long time since I posted. So much has happened over the years. I moved to NC from NH in 2021 for my husband's work which meant selling our little mobile home on the river and moving into an apartment.

I had to start my career over in a new place, where no one knew who I was. Which was challenging as my field is one where jobs are based on reputation.

I lost my mom, my brother and my best friend between 2021 and 2023. This past fall my MIL had to move in with us, which meant moving from a one bedroom apartment to a much larger 2 bed/2bath.

I miss my simple life. I miss my home in the river, kayaking off my lot, growing our vegetables and herbs in the garden and living small. I'm just in a season of life right now where that isn't possible due to our location.

Hope to catch up with you all. ]]> WELCOME TO OUR SIMPLE LIVES artist https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21358-Hello-it-s-been-awhile! Greetings from Serbia! https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21357-Greetings-from-Serbia!&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:41:05 GMT Greetings to everyone on this wonderful forum! I can already see that I will meet so many wonderful people here, and also learn so much. My name... Greetings to everyone on this wonderful forum! I can already see that I will meet so many wonderful people here, and also learn so much.


My name is Miloš, I'm 44 years old, I'm from Serbia. I like Minimalism, nature, animals, AI Art, Art Deco, AI music, walks, quality conversations, cooking....

I won't write much about my past, what happened is what happened. The most important thing now is that I found meaning in minimalism, and realized that less is really better. Today's consumerism and the fact that there is so much around us can make us so tired and crazy. I realized that the problem is not in me, but the system is created that way. Well, it is, and the problem is definitely in me, because I fell for all those advertisements and all that other programmed people say and behave.

As for the material side, I've always been kind of modest, or so I think. But, as far as the spiritual aspect is concerned, I was not modest at all. There is a strange and very strong impulse in me, to constantly search for meaning in spirituality, to change one thing after another. I switched to hundreds of spiritual practices, religions, self-help methods, esotericism, occultism...I grabbed a lot. And none of that satisfied me. When I realize when I have been deceived by my greedy mind, I either get depressed, or I change my interest and do something else. That happens very often. I see that your forum has a "Simple Spirituality & Religion" sub-forum. I'm sure I'll learn a lot there and it will help me.

Luckily, I somehow almost got to minimalism. I've heard that term before, but I didn't know what it meant, or at least I knew somewhat. I have also heard the term "social minimalism", when people limit contacts in life, limit their activity on social networks, and adopt pets. That's really nice.

Our current apartment (we've moved several times) is full of excess stuff, like most households. We threw out bags and bags of stuff, but it's still there. I post those redundant and unnecessary things on internet sales sites. I have sold something so far.

I have almost started reading the book “Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life by Joshua Millburn”. Great book, I recommend it. That's how my minimalist journey began. And it's really wonderful, pleasant, and relieving, because now I no longer compete with others, nor do I want to become something I'm not, nor do I want to fulfill someone else's expectations. ]]> WELCOME TO OUR SIMPLE LIVES LessIsBetter https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21357-Greetings-from-Serbia! Are These A Good Deal? https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21356-Are-These-A-Good-Deal&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:38:22 GMT Okay----I found 'em all on EBay. There's some good prices on the 'Bay, are these one of 'em?(see photos)
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]]> littlebittybobby https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21356-Are-These-A-Good-Deal <![CDATA[Drop your fav political meme & vid here]]> https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21355-Drop-your-fav-political-meme-amp-vid-here&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:29:21 GMT https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWhTbbzCVLX/?igsh=cXk5aWFzZHN1aXo5 The Straights of Hormuz. Oh dear God,PLEASE tell me this girl is part of the... https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWhTb...k5aWFzZHN1aXo5

The Straights of Hormuz. Oh dear God,PLEASE tell me this girl is part of the bit. She’s just playing along, right?

It is funny as a bit and simultaneously horrifying if she’s not in on the joke. It’s horrifying because she votes.

edited to add: I’m sorry if those of you without an Instagram account can’t see this. I didn’t think of that. It’s a video clip of a man interviewing a woman during a No Kings protest in the United States. He asked her about the prejudicial nature of our country’s concern with the “Straights of Hormuz” when we show absolutely no regard for the gays of Hormuz.

She responds in agreement that it is wrong and this is part of ongoing discrimination against gays. Isnt it awful! He says, and she agrees with the interviewer that they could bring the gays from Hormuz and set up another Fire Island.

she appears to me to be sincerely participating in this “man on the street” interview while clearly the interviewer is setting her up for a comedy bit. ]]> Simple Public Policy iris lilies https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21355-Drop-your-fav-political-meme-amp-vid-here Artemis ll https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21354-Artemis-ll&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:36:39 GMT So if things go well today, humans will leave low Earth orbit for the first time in half a century. I think that’s pretty great. So if things go well today, humans will leave low Earth orbit for the first time in half a century.

I think that’s pretty great. ]]> Open Forum LDAHL https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21354-Artemis-ll Audiobooks - Dumb Questions https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21353-Audiobooks-Dumb-Questions&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:05:55 GMT I have not done an audiobook since listening to cassettes in my car in the nineties. There are a couple of books I would like to try as audio... I have not done an audiobook since listening to cassettes in my car in the nineties. There are a couple of books I would like to try as audio because I want to share them with DH (Townies is one, and Catherine's recent mention is what prompted this post).
What is your source for audiobooks?
How does it work?
Do you actually download the book to your phone?
My library has Hoopla and I think they might also have Libby. Amazon often tells me I have a free Audible credit or trial or something, but I've always ignored them. ]]> Reviews rosarugosa https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21353-Audiobooks-Dumb-Questions FB Marketplace no shows https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21352-FB-Marketplace-no-shows&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:30:36 GMT I am trying to get rid of things (lots of plants too) in preparation for moving. Right now - free plants through a gardening FB group. It is... I am trying to get rid of things (lots of plants too) in preparation for moving. Right now - free plants through a gardening FB group. It is extremely frustrating though to have people say they want something and then never show up. I suppose its the anonymity of the platform and presence of scammers but it is basically useless at this point for trying to declutter. ]]> pinkytoe https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21352-FB-Marketplace-no-shows Transitioning Into a Modern Hippie https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21351-Transitioning-Into-a-Modern-Hippie&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:05:49 GMT okay---i was checking on the price of a pint of Ben-N-Jerry's "Nutty Buddy", which is what got me thinking: What is the formula for being a modern-day hippie? Is it going to the head shop to barter for used vinyl albums or concert tickicks of your best bands(or the most obscure--that might be even cooler)? But yeah---there must be conventions for being unconventional, so let's generate a checklist, here. I see where summa you kids discarded your old clothes---that would seem to be a faux pas; after all, hippies wear old clothes, don't they? so anyway---your turn. Edited to add: Ben and Jerry needta sell their ice cream,(vanilla Fudge, Strawberry Alarm Clock, etc.) in metric increments. Gram, CC. Kilo. etc. It will make their product more authentically hip. ]]> littlebittybobby https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21351-Transitioning-Into-a-Modern-Hippie Moments after death https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21350-Moments-after-death&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:42:25 GMT This post is sparked by discussion how to write a thank you upon the death of a loved one…. Not too long ago I was clinically dead for a short... This post is sparked by discussion how to write a thank you upon the death of a loved one….

Not too long ago I was clinically dead for a short while. You hear talk of people having near death experiences where they say they saw their life pass before their eyes or they saw “the light”. My experience(s) were the feeling of an intense “hot flash” starting at my feet and traveling to my head and again intense “hot flash” starting at my chest going upward. I don’t remember anything else. DH commented “so maybe life just ends?”. Or maybe, that is when I came back to life? I am wondering if anyone here has had a near death experience? ]]> frugal-one https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21350-Moments-after-death <![CDATA[Seeking advice - wording on thank-you notes for Catholic "spiritual bouquets"]]> https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21349-Seeking-advice-wording-on-thank-you-notes-for-Catholic-quot-spiritual-bouquets-quot&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:26:07 GMT My mother comes from an Italian Catholic background. Although she was not a fan of the Catholic church in her adulthood, she did consider herself a... My mother comes from an Italian Catholic background. Although she was not a fan of the Catholic church in her adulthood, she did consider herself a Christian. As you probably know, I am an atheist, or even an anti-theist. I would describe my sister as more of an atheist-leaning agnostic.

So here is my question. Many of the people who came to her visitation gave us "spiritual bouquets" or perpetual mass cards. The giver buys a card (for as much as $30!) to enroll Mom in daily prayers by a bunch of monks. Now these cards are less than meaningless to me, and I actually find it a bit annoying that the damned church made money from her death (leave it to the Catholic church). I also understand that the givers did this with love in their hearts, and that the practice is meaningful to them. I know better than to say what I really think, e.g. "so sorry that you wasted your money and helped to support The Evil Empire," but I also am not about to say something totally insincere like "I'm sure Mom is appreciating those prayers up in heaven!" Does it sound OK to thank them for their condolences and just leave it vague like that? I want to acknowledge the caring behind the gesture, without showing that I value the thing itself, if that makes sense. ]]> rosarugosa https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21349-Seeking-advice-wording-on-thank-you-notes-for-Catholic-quot-spiritual-bouquets-quot Newsletters for hobby groups https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21348-Newsletters-for-hobby-groups&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:56:48 GMT As one of my plant societies struggles with written communications, I want the group to consider moving to a digital newsletter distributed to email... As one of my plant societies struggles with written communications, I want the group to consider moving to a digital newsletter distributed to email addresses rather than the cumbersome printed glossy publication that no one seems to be able to produce.

What is your experience with newsletter software? Have any of you produced the newsletters? what software do you use? What are your experiences in producing these newsletters? ]]> Open Forum iris lilies https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21348-Newsletters-for-hobby-groups Has anyone here used a “functional” doctor? https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21347-Has-anyone-here-used-a-“functional”-doctor&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:52:15 GMT I’ve decided to try and figure out what is causing my dilemma. Wondered about others experiences…. ]]> frugal-one https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21347-Has-anyone-here-used-a-“functional”-doctor <![CDATA[Catherine, question about your "guest cabin"]]> https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21346-Catherine-question-about-your-quot-guest-cabin-quot&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:41:47 GMT I don't know if I missed an update or something - so apologize in advance if I did. I was wondering how your little cabin built is going/went. Is it done? Pics? Has it been used? I remember loving the idea when you first posted about it and am hoping for an update. ]]> Housing happystuff https://www.simplelivingforum.net/showthread.php?21346-Catherine-question-about-your-quot-guest-cabin-quot