tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post5162924763892101511..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: From the archives - Building your simple life (October 2007)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71572992406718661992010-01-09T21:05:24.914+10:002010-01-09T21:05:24.914+10:00You are so wise. Thanks for all your advice, I lov...You are so wise. Thanks for all your advice, I love it.<br /><br />Thanks again<br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04532871092322508735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9649171669956682002010-01-08T06:04:09.949+10:002010-01-08T06:04:09.949+10:00Excellent post!
If you don't need much, you d...Excellent post!<br /><br />If you don't need much, you don't spend much. There is a big difference between "want" and "need".<br /><br />- SherylSheryl at Providence Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127223943390691667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45269391564432569962010-01-07T09:52:11.554+10:002010-01-07T09:52:11.554+10:00My worst time waster is the TV. I find it very dif...My worst time waster is the TV. I find it very difficult to pull myself away from it.<br />This is something I am working on this year.<br />Do you think there are any tv anon groups around? lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77684204514978840242010-01-07T07:36:57.753+10:002010-01-07T07:36:57.753+10:00Thank you, beautifully written as always. You kee...Thank you, beautifully written as always. You keep on inspiring me to change my ways, even when the forces of habit and "convenience" would pull me back in.HRH Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180739390207333556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53838523194018119922010-01-07T02:12:52.865+10:002010-01-07T02:12:52.865+10:00Dear Rhonda
Just want to say thank-you for your p...Dear Rhonda<br /> Just want to say thank-you for your post today. Recently I decided to give up my very small part-time job realising it was costing me to go to work then the other way round. I also Decided to give up my university studies I realised that I had achieved my personal goal and all I was paying fro was the stress and the feeling of anxiety that it was causing me. Initially I left both occupations to care more for my partner who is not as well as we would like and take more time to be with my beautiful father. Like a lot of people I thought that I had to sweep through the house in one go in order to make things work, then I came across you journal and realise nibbling away at a ask in hand is OK. So far I have empted a small cupboard and NOT re filled it! Sent what I didn't want into the world of freecycle. Even had time to make and finish a small Christmas present for this year. I think the way forward for is to nibble. Thank you for all you share it realy is quite empowering.<br />Rachel, Plymouth Devon England.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65648609031866793372010-01-06T23:26:12.300+10:002010-01-06T23:26:12.300+10:00Your comments on time are particularly true. For ...Your comments on time are particularly true. For me, most of my motivation to the simple life (a bit of a misnomer, IMO)was because student loan debt after University meant we didn't have anything to spend. I did quickly learn, don't bother to go to a store, shop with a list, make what you can, etc.<br /><br />Every now and then I am starkly reminded how precious our time really is. How important it is to make sure that we are spending our time where our priorities lie and not allowing other people and things determine how our time is spent!<br /><br />One last humorous story from around here... for Christmas the kids requested new slippers. Someone bought them slippers. Then the requested that I make them 'your slippers'. (knitted ones) I made my DD a quick crocheted pair that she wore out in 2 days and am now finishing off the last pair of the knitted version (takes about a day a child-size pair). Says my son and daughter, "Mom, they don't make 'em like this in the stores!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29752473879634702062010-01-06T21:38:14.987+10:002010-01-06T21:38:14.987+10:00Thank you Rhonda. I am guilty of multitasking all...Thank you Rhonda. I am guilty of multitasking all the time and not being mindful. Today I want to focus on that. As well, I will take time today to write down some of what I want my life to be like.organicfarmernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80939594733704240802010-01-06T13:52:03.685+10:002010-01-06T13:52:03.685+10:00Thankyou Rhonda Jean, I have only been reading for...Thankyou Rhonda Jean, I have only been reading for a little time. I've recently given up a stressful job to look after my hubby who is on lengthy sick leave, and we are enjoying the pace, slowing down, reading more, thinking more, exploring our local environment more.<br />When I worked, tasks were always half done cos I was out the door for a shift or dreaded night duty, and then I was exhausted and the whole half done task started again.<br />I look forward to building my vege patch.<br />JellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41517822283245632222010-01-06T12:40:23.038+10:002010-01-06T12:40:23.038+10:00Yes I truly believe in living simply. I am about t...Yes I truly believe in living simply. I am about to become an empty-nester so simplicity will be even easier for me to achieve. I have lots of plans for changes to take place when it is just me (in a couple of weeks time).KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12113580117069920568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49168767353911135532010-01-06T12:13:32.762+10:002010-01-06T12:13:32.762+10:00I am loving your blog! You make me pine for Brisba...I am loving your blog! You make me pine for Brisbane though, left just over a year ago for Sydney!Fiona at Inner Picklehttp://www.innerpickle.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1666871979886007722010-01-06T09:25:22.285+10:002010-01-06T09:25:22.285+10:00This is what I have been doing for the past year. ...This is what I have been doing for the past year. We have changed to a much simpler lifestyle than we had before and I am making many more things from scratch, including bread. I really like living a simpler life. It's extremely less stressful.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08326884420045755790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35873048089865006852010-01-06T08:52:13.294+10:002010-01-06T08:52:13.294+10:00Hi Rhonda
Ditto to fitzba. I too look forward to ...Hi Rhonda<br /><br />Ditto to fitzba. I too look forward to reading your latest entry while drinking my morning coffee.<br /><br />I'm a stay-at-home mum to 2 little girls (3 & 1). Your blog has really inspired me to live our life more simply. <br /><br />Money is tight and we have more bad debt than I am comfortable with. I'm confident that by living a more simple life and applying some of your ideas then we'll be able to dig ourselves out of this rut while raising our girls in a loving "simple" home.<br /><br />Thank you. I'm really loving your "From the archives" entries too at the moment.Team Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707085298089756145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15758521501798579772010-01-06T07:37:13.795+10:002010-01-06T07:37:13.795+10:00Good morning Rhonda,
The one thing that really sto...Good morning Rhonda,<br />The one thing that really stood out for me this morning was " When you decide to spend your time doing something - be mindful of what you are doing.<br />This statement will go into my journal today. It is full of wisdom. So often I flutter through my day and forget to be mindful. Thankyou for your timely reminder. <br /><br />Blessings Gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48699132631589716682010-01-06T07:07:00.557+10:002010-01-06T07:07:00.557+10:00I like the idea about writing it all down. I have...I like the idea about writing it all down. I have been taking inventory of my life for the next year. How much it helps to see it on paper!! They say you are more apt to do what you write down. Thanks for another great post, Rhonda Jean.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />~MartieMarthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140356627632637515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29501134557191007822010-01-06T06:30:06.667+10:002010-01-06T06:30:06.667+10:00Rhonda, Thanks as always. I love to read your blog...Rhonda, Thanks as always. I love to read your blog first thing in the morning with my coffee. It focuses me for the day ahead and reminds me about where I want to be and want to go.<br /><br />Today was a timely reminder. I have been feeling overwhelmed - as mum of 2young boys and with Christmas - all my simple living projects have just seemed to be extra work and I am just feeling tired. Time to take a deep breath and slow down - I do not need to make all the changes tomorrow - lol.fitzbanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28009963082570726452010-01-06T06:13:21.580+10:002010-01-06T06:13:21.580+10:00I really enjoyed this post from your archives toda...I really enjoyed this post from your archives today. It's something that I need to remind myself of often- I can identify with feeling a sudden "need to spend" when I go to malls and etc.<br />Thank you so much!<br />The Girl in the Pink DressThe Girl in the Pink Dresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00250837836714463827noreply@blogger.com