Living Simple – More Is Not Always Better

by Cliff Ravenscraft on November 9, 2009 · Comments

I found a YouTube embedded on another blog recently. I found the video to be quite inspirational. I’m not looking to move into a smaller home like this. However, it really does help to keep things in perspective when considering the space that we currently have available to our family.

It makes me think about how much do I really need? I think about how he said that people live in 4000 square foot debtors prisons. I love the part where he says that if I want to throw a party for forty people, I can just take the money that I save in mortgage payments and rent a hotel room to throw the party.

Again, for me, it’s not that I’m looking to go to any sort of extreme here, but I do value to thoughts of simple living that flow through my mind after viewing.

Have a look at the video and let me know what your thoughts are in the comment section:

  • thats the type of house i like...
    great work with the interior...
  • Cliff Ravenscraft
    Beverly,

    I wanted to thank you for the comment on the Pursuing A Balanced Life site. I agree, living simply is a process indeed. My wife and I did a series a while back called "De-cluttering Your Heart and Home" on our Family From The Heart Podcast. We could not agree with you more!

    Thanks again for the comment and I hope to see you around online!

    Cliff
  • an interesting video, I note it took him a few years of refining his possessions to get to the point of living that way.

    I think that it is important for people to remember that it is a gradual changing of habits that allows one to live simply. If the underlaying reasons why we accumulated and desired many possessions and large houses is not addressed then there can be no enjoyment or sustained happiness in living a more simplified life - it may seem like a hardship instead of a conscious choice
  • Cliff Ravenscraft
    Sure does help me appreciate what space I do have.
  • i live in a palace compared to this guy with my 200 sq ft! :)
  • Ryan Haley
    I have to say this would be a dream come true. I believe we have become lost in the world and forget what is important. time to pray time to read time to relax.
  • Oh, what I wouldn't give to go there for a nice simple vacation. No iPhone. No laptop. Just some walking, sleeping, and some rest. Ah!
  • I had barely more space on my 52foot narrowboat...

    Simple lives are more joyous and less stressful.
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