If “less is more,” then it stands to reason that conversely, more is less. From my perspective, that extols a simple lifestyle, but don’t take my word for it!

As a simple living enthusiast and research for a new book, I took a diverse sampling of 12 people from my client base and asked, “What does it mean to live a simple life?” Here’s what they said:

• “Slow down and enjoy small simple pleasures.”
• “Live more with less.”
• “Embrace opportunities and experiences rather than material possessions.”
• “Get back in touch with nature.”
• “Buy quality in the first place—less consumption means less load on the environment.”
• “Less clutter—body, mind, and spirit.”
• “Paring down to what’s essential in my life — not deprivation, but healthy balance.”
• “Need-based living rather than want-based living.”
• “Create and honor empty spaces in my life—small crevices of silence and pockets of stillness.”
• “Live up to my own expectation, not society’s.”
• “Live within my means.”
• “Get back to basics: engage with real people (authentic), real food (not processed), real work (contributes to society)—the meaningful real fabric of life.

For you, “What does it mean to live a simple life?”

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