Simple Living
Our journey to simple living has been a a lifestyle change. Here you will find featured short poems, stories or thoughts on ways we and others are living a simple life. These poems, stories and thoughts are reflections of our own experiences, and, the experiences of others as they journey to implementing simplicity into their lives.
We wanted a simple life, at least a simpler lifestyle. Our search for simple living started over 10 years ago. We both worked in stressful jobs, and put in long hours resulting in a stressful and unhealthy lifestyle. We rarely had time to do the things we wanted to do. We knew there must be something better!
A short poem that summarizes our thoughts on a simple life was written by poet,
Fred G. Bowles, and it goes like this:
I lift my cap to Beauty, I lift my cap to Love;
I bow before my Duty, and know that God’s above!
My heart through shining arches of leaf and blossom goes;
My soul, triumphant, marches through life to life’s repose.
And I, through all this glory, nor know, nor fear my fate—
The great things are so simple, the simple are so great!
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More short thoughts and poems about simple living:
Desire Equal Simplicity
Is it a need or a must, let the thoughts in this short poem and story about a couples need give you words to reflect upon.
Transition
A short poem for reflection, Transition, is one that the poet, Dorothy Parker, reflects on the seasons of the year and the transitions from one season to another. You may also enjoy the short story by Byron Pulsifer about another form of transition
Accept A Life of Simplicity
Have you ever thought about a simpler life. This short poem expresses the Poets thoughts on accepting a life of simplicity.
Mid-Life Ramblings
The Layers, a short poem written by Poet, Stanley Kunitz reflects on midlife years. We hope you enjoy the wisdom the verses offer. Throughout one's life, there are many times that reflections of things to come, or change to be made are prevalent
Country Living
This short poem on Country Living discusses the Poets thoughts on living in the country, on leaving the city for a different life.
Verses about Changing
Verses about changing to inspire you to embrace change.
Simplify Your Life
There are many ways to simplify your life, read about one simple one we found.
8 Cooking Tips from Mum
A short poem about Kitchens, and a short article on 8 cooking tips from Mum for you to enjoy
Simply Simplicity
Our lives today become to rushed, to hurried. Enjoy this short poem about simply simplicity.
Downsizing Means
Read the verses in this poetry about our thoughts on the new meaning of downsizing to us.
To Me The Farm Is
The Poet describes his feelings on how he sees his farm.
A Plain Life
The last verse of the poetry says it all, "....teach me to be happy with the least."
Ceremonies for Christmas
Short verses recall celebrations that mark Christmas
The Exposed Nest
A short poem written by the famous poet Robert Frost.
Simple Living Means
A short verse written by Catherine Pulsifer about what simple living means
How Much Money
A short poem about asking for money for a wedding gift rather than an item
Be Grateful
Verses that express the basic thought of simply be thankful
Hard Luck
Poet, Edgar Guest, is telling us to stop whining in this short poem.
Winter Time
A short poem about the cold weather written by Poet Robert Louis Stevenson.
7 Tips for Thrifty Living
It is no secret that life is more expensive today ....
10 Great Simplifying Ideas To Help You Manage Your Busy Life
Simplifying doesn't mean giving up what ....
Wash Day
For years, wash day meant taking the dirty laundry throwing it in the washer and then into the dryer.
What Are My Priorities
Priorities, just trying to determine them can at times bring stress. Find stress relief in this thought and in our favorite quote about setting priorities.
Clutter?
It is amazing how we can accumulate things that we think we need, yet, we never use!
Setting our Goals for a Simpler Lifestyle
We are often asked how did we do it, leave our jobs, the security of a steady paycheck.
Simpler Life Everyday
The difference between living a simpler life than one of constant stress.
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