Thursday, 5 July 2012
Voluntary Simplicity
When I was doing my Bachelor's degree in Journalism, I came across a very interesting subject, the Voluntary Simplicity movement. Voluntary Simplicity movement is the philosophy that living with less is better and opens the way to a richer life filled with happiness. Voluntary Simplicity means different things to different people. For some, it means going to work biking rather than driving and for others, it is to buy only pre-loved toys and second hands clothes. Adherents believe that living a simplified life can help to rediscover their own priorities and values.
As I am getting older and smarter LOL, I find life being easier and simplified. I am more creative than ever before and I have to thank my kids for that. In a attempt to preserve and to promote the quality of life we are hoping for our grand grand children, Voluntary Simplicity is making more and more sense to me.
It doesn't mean that you have to go to the extreme to enjoy this lifestyle. I believe that every little step counts - and that includes couponing. I am not sure if our stockpile counts though (LOL), but using our knowledge of couponing to help others definitely does!
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We always buy second hand stuff. Garage sales, or clothes for the boys since they grow so fast anyways! Im still trying to learn how to coupon right, but we are happy with the little things and I hope my kids end up the same way :)
ReplyDeleteThat is very good Melissa! Kids are growing so fast. You are an amazing and generous couponer.
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