Why I choose to live a simple and quiet life

As always, don't blindly listen to what I'm saying like a monkey. Everyone's situation is individual and unique. Use my words as guidance for your own contemplation and self-reflection.

Most people out there are not worth your time. Being happy with oneself is most important.

I love my solitude. I don't compare myself with anyone. I LOATHE anything that's meant to be 'social'. One or two friends not out in a public place is ok for me. I go to work (my own business, I work alone) then I come home and hide from the world and I'm ok with that. I'm 55 and can actually say I'm content. I don't own my own home, I'm forever single, I don't have a pet, or kids, I can't drive, I don't have a Garden, I don't eat out, I don't go on vacation, and I'm absolutely fine. What I do have I feel is enough.

My brother calls me a "shut in." I call myself HAPPY!

Loneliness is a stare of MIND, aloneness is a state of BEING.

Why is this suddenly en vogue? I have always liked quiet living. Sleeping, reading, doing whatever I want to do, peacefully with my cat. Never understood going to where everyone is rowdy and noisy like sports events and drinking places like clubs and bars.

Once did 50 day silence with zero human contact or internet /phone in nature....can't recommend it enough. Game changer.

Comparing yourself to others is a thief of joy.

64 been living this way for a long time. Simpler is healthier, living it

I started extreme minimalism and living simply a few years back. I own little, I have never left my city to travel, I have no money, no fame, no looks. I'm so happy!!!

"The best company is the one we give ourselves." [OSCAR WILDE]

Born in 62 turning 62 not meant to be conventional changed my whole life this year My 2 cats n I are happy being minimalist hippies.

I'm finally at an age where when I tell people I just want to live a simple, peaceful life, they leave me alone. I've always felt this way. People stigmatize what they perceive as a lack of ambition. Don't you want to go conquer the world? Is the energy I would get. So many are trying to conquer the world and just add more fussy noise to the mix. Ambition and psychopathy often walk side by side. People destroy lives with their ambition. I empathize with striving, but within reason.

The hardest part for me is staying strong mentally in this capitalistic world. It’s so counter-culture to strive to want less and do less and live a simple, quiet life.

Beautifully laid out argument. Balance, no FOMO, reflective, simplicity. Living your life, not society’s definition. So well done.

Dude you sound so much like me. A few years ago I was also lonely and miserable after being in a 5 year relationship and went to live on myself for the first time. Now 2 years later I’m 95% of my time alone and I love it. It’s true what you said, your mindset is key. I feel like a completely other dude now 2 years later.

You’re lucky to know this at your age Evan. It’s taken me almost 50 years to see it. I only hope your message reaches very many people and more importantly, is understood and accepted. It’s a helpful reminder to me as well. Big thanks.

When I turned about 65, I realized that people don't care about what you have accomplished or what goals you have achieved. I read a book by a rabbi that stated "people will NEVER like you for how much money you have or what you own!"

100% agree with you! I'm 62 and life kind of "forced" me to learn these lessons. Once I relaxed into them and was comfortable that my life was going to look different, then happiness and satisfaction have been more my norm. I'm nearing retirement and have been told by financial planners that I have a 99% chance of financial success in retirement because I have lived below my income, thus have saved every month and have acquired no debt. For me, this minimalist lifestyle has paid off with financial independence and peace of mind.

We trade our humanity for consumerism and eventually we will realise that it’s a choice. Getting back to self and source is the key 🙏🏼🕊️