My Story: Selling Everything for a Life of Simple Abundance 

I am a police officer in a major city. I am going through the same feelings of wanting to be more healthy and self sufficient. I retire in a couple years and hope to be able to get a small rural property somehow. Neighbors and local governments, bureaucrats, they are all petty tyrants. So happy to see you living your best life and on your own terms. God bless.

"How little value stuff really had..." I replayed that segment several times because it's so profound. People work like slaves to aquire stuff only for it to hold no value in the end. I encourage all who read this to watch the BBC documentary The Century of the Self. It explains how we became a society of consumers. I'm glad this family freed themselves and are now living a life they truly value.

I have to say after all the channels I’ve been through to find one that is relatable to who I am and where I am in life but to also find inspiration and learn. You nailed the mindset, thought process and experience. I live in the PA Mountains, originally a city girl lol from Cleveland, Ohio. We tend to think we want the things: house,car,career the lifestyle until it doesn’t want you for who you authentically are. I’ve never made a comment before on a Channel but i’m inspired. Thank you

God is so faithful! Keep the world and give me Jesus! Love your cozy home!

Lost my dad about 6months ago. Tried selling all his tools and machinery, cars and other assets. This is when I realized how hard he worked to aquire all this and how little value it had. Even the new items still in the boxes with only the guarantee expired had lost more then 50 to 70% of the value. Over 60 years of acquisition and worth hardly anything. Its been 2 years that I have been thinking of breaking free but this was a wake up call for me.

Ive always lived with exactly what I need and no more. I was born that way(husband too) I was an independent housekeeper for 20 years and I was floored how most of my clients had stuff. Basements filled, closets packed, garages overflowing To much of everything Ive always lived free of clutter or excess I think the whole world will eventually end up wanting less and needing nothing We also grow our own food. Happy for you and your family

Me too, i ditched the fake american dream too. Proud of you!!!

This is the American dream! I long to live a more simple life! I also cleared out 90% of our kitchen, and it's crazy how freeing it actually is! We started on all the closets now!

You have such a soothing voice and I love the way you mentioned God in your video.

This was so beautiful to watch. It calmed me from a terrible day in the office today. You are living my dream. I only wish my husband was on board with it, as well.

Love your story. Totally my thoughts on life. I landed on living tiny by other circumstance but here I am in 400 sq feet. It’s been 4 years now and I’m still learning . We are in Wisconsin so the ability to grow year round is not there. However, tower garden on the inside may be an option. I miss space sometimes but in my situation, I think I’m where God wants me. I’m older, and health is an issue. Learning to live with less “ things” more of God is what I feel we need.

We cover our tomatoes like a tent with plastic when a storm is coming in. They don’t split but you have to take the plastic of right away so the sun doesn’t burn the plants.

Thank you for sharing your story. Very inspiring. I keep feeling the same urgency. Waiting on the Lord’s timing. We’re no longer tied to anything, just waiting on Him. So thank you for sharing. Very timely💕

Just be happy y’all I’ve bought my own cabin and it’s off grid and it’s easy and free that’s where I’m gonna retire and have a garden too it is my inner peace when I’m there too 🙏🏻🇺🇸😀

When our World is going in the wrong directions that's the smartest thing to do. Congratulations ❤️

A lovely story - I am a senior going through this process as well. I feel so inspired by everyone’s story and process. I have a September challenge of getting rid of 100 items. Next month will be the same. I have so far let go of 55 items. Its a process as you say and not putting too much pressure on myself to let go but its also a mindset as well. Love you story - keep the videos coming. Thanks so much! ❤Sollena

hearing the approaching storm as you picked tomatoes was so neat....i love summer storms.

I always feel so good for people, who have found happiness in their lives. It seems that we all have to find that simple life for ourselves. So happy for you. God bless you.🙏💓

Glory to Jesus. Great lovely life. Thank you for sharing. Watching from India

Just found your channel. When my husband retired we sold our house and started living in our RV and traveling. We traveled for 15 years and now we’ve settled in north Florida. Our girls live here and medical issues have taken over our life. I’m interested in growing more of our produce

Thank you so much for sharing your story. So very inspiring. Blessings 🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

I love your harvest basket you have sitting on the table and collected the tomatoes with.

What a nice story. So happy for you and your family. I'd love to do the same, but my husband and son don't. I try to simplify from where we are. I love your videos. They're always interesting and calming. So informative, and help me with tower growing tips. Thank you! It's good you listened to God's directing.

It's very nice story , your cabin is so beautiful and the place is very 🕊️ peaceful ❤❤ love your garden 🏡 and your way of living 💞 thank you so much love your video ❤❤🎉🎉

love this channel, no matter where you live you always get crappy neighbours, they are so sad and we have silly laws in the uk.hugs

I just found your Channel, tonight. It is delightful to hear where you have been and where you are now. I am a Senior and was raised on a Ranch in Colorado. We had two gigantic gardens one for Veggies and one for flowers. I love growing things. I now live in an Apartment with a six ft Benjamin Ficus, and a gorgeous Tropical plant that flowers. I yen for the great outdoors and having a garden again. I will be able to afford a nice place soon. But your remarks tapped the brakes for me. I don't want too much to care for. I do want Vegetables, fruit Shrubs & Trees. Country living away from people. As Henry David Thoreau said: "Simplify, Simplify, Simplify"! At my Age I am still learning that truism! I like how you deleted the excess in your Life. I did that in my Marriage. Went from 3 Br, 2 Bth, Porsche, Saab, Sailboat, Jeep, etc. One kid, two dogs, and a Mortgage. We sold it all and hit the road in a 23' Avion Travel Trailer. We did that for six years. Then ended up in Salmon, ID flying the back-country for Big Game Hunters and Whitewater Rafting. Another House, 2 Acres, and a Big Garden. I canned everything, created Chutney Recipes with the excess. I made Sauerkraut, homemade Bread, Yogurt, etc. Brutal winters, short grow season, made the best of it. Then to the Big City - Spokane, another house, no garden. I created one with horse manure, Straw mulch, etc. Loved it had great flowers. Brutal Winters, cross country skied, white water rafted. Divorce. Lived there for another 9 years. Then I moved to Florida, now wanting out of here, so many people, and so many rules in HOA's Brutal Experiences there. I like where you have landed, and I know it feels great. I was wondering about the Tower Gardens I was so surprised to see you turning the tomatoes around on a lazy Susan!! Whew! That is neat. Congratulations on landing where you are happy. I guess that is what I will be looking for. Not much upkeep, privacy, NO HOA's EVER AGAIN! I like the no lawn idea, low maintenance. Thank you for such a pleasant Video. Trudy

WELL DONE congratulations for EVERYTHING you have NOW. I am annoyed Those ********* neighbours told on you, shame on them. They are so going to regret it. Never open the door for them when they run out of food. YOU ARE prepared and THEY are NOT.

Hello from Central Florida (a native) lol. We are surrounded by the Villages but I live on about 10 acres and then have a couple hundred acres around of woods and pastures. Truly a rare find in this part of Florida. I am living in the house my dad built and i grew up in. I have so far 2 greenhouses and many raised beds to grow food.. I am finding I want less of the world to be impending its dark voices so I can hear the Lord more and feel peace. Thank you for you videos.

Simple life is so beautiful ❤ praise god sister

You need to do a house tour! I know it’s cute! I like your story!

Thank you soooooo much for the reminder of what truly matters in life. Watching from North Texas

Wow, you are a true inspiration to me and to many folks out there! We sold everything including our first and only house for 15 years. Now, we have been full-time rv dwellers/ modern pioneers for six years(and counting) since we left the sticks and bricks. We are waiting for the Lord's timing to return on a more permanent dwelling to start farming in pursuant to a "simple life"(for us) providing majority of our needs from our land. Stay blessed and a blessing to those who seeks for your guidance. Thank you for what you do and may the good Lord keep you and bless you for all the days ahead. -Greetings from the Nevada Desert!🤠🏜🏕

Your video showcasing the natural beauty and hard work of the people is truly amazing. Your work not only captures the splendor of our world but also honors the dedication of those who make it possible. Thank you for sharing this wonderful journey with us

I Love your story. So inspiring. Such a blessing. Thank you for sharing.

How wonderful that y’all have been able to do this. My partner and I have put a lot of thought into living a simpler life! We are both close to 70, and it all just seems overwhelming. Still could happen, but boy do I wish I would have had this idea about 10 years ago.

I fell in my Spirit that you are a genuine person and such an inspiration to me. I’ve just started following you and would love to one day meet and connect with you. God bless you and your family.

It is taking me a heck of a lot of work to even try to live a simpler life -but worth it. Thank you for the inspiration.

When my son graduates from high school, we want to move to North Carolina from Los Angeles. We are both really tired of city life. We pray to have a small, easy, quiet life, hopefully with our own little garden! Hearing that rolling thunder is so beautiful and I can't wait! New subscriber here! Thank you for your videos.

Wow, well done! I also started a minimalistic lifestyle 14 years ago, was travelling the world and now felt like growing my own food as well. I think it's the most important knowledge to keep and share with others, and to become more and more independent of all the things we were told that we need in life. When the only thing we want ad need, is to live a life a peaceful life in, and with nature, protect it, nourish it, and grow our own food. It all comes back to us. I experienced the same thing, how less things are worth. But at least I didn't have to pay to get rid of them, but it makes me think twice what I buy. Being a minimalist and to have good systems makes your life much easier and more enjoyable. I love it also that you teach people how to do that, thats amazing! Much love to you 🌱

What an inspiration. Thanks for sharing. My life gets simpler and simpler every day. The less you have, the freer you become. I love downsizing and most importantly, growing my own healthy foodnow. There are many different ways to achieve this. You made it so clear to me. In reality we need so little and to live a quiet and simple lifestyle happens gradually and in your head first. It made me very happy to hear it from you and to listen to your story, that is so many peoples story these days. We have to unlearn the old ways and start thinking clearly for ourselves. Thanks a million. Love your story and your place ❤

I love that you have all the nature sounds in your voice over

What a great video. Thank you for sharing your story. This is THE life!

You're blessed ❤❤❤ Thats a life even millions dont have .

I love the simple life. ❤

This is so inspiring! I 💜 my tower garden and look forward to more freedom

Wow I love it. First time I watched your video it's like the Lord has brought it over my feed. I've left a busy life too for a more simple one. Gosh I will not trade my new life for anything. The Lord had put this strongly to grow my own food over my spirit since 2016..am right now waiting for His restoration after a 7 years of wilderness to be made prepared and ready to serve Him... looking forward to reach out to you to get some advices from you. Watching from Mauritius island 🏝️🇲🇺😇😊. Stay blessed

Good for you & your family.

My dear friend thanks so much for another great video and some great insight. We can work ourselves to death to want. We don’t want to lose sight of enjoying our lives, and being with our family.

I love those tomato and eggplant towers, and I love your stories! Thank you for sharing!

Excellent!! Congratulations!!

Your story resonates with me, as my family too had moved from the city to the countryside for a simpler life. As I watched your video, I gasped at your tower garden as I too grow on a tower - though indoors - since our summer and winter are harsh. You've inspired me to look at more options for this planting style outdoors. Thanks for your lovely video.

Thank you SO much! We are in the process of selling everything and moving to the mountains as well! I’m so glad I found your channel and I just subscribed! Thanks again! GOD Bless y’all!🤠💕🌺

I had to stop I'm 6:43 mins in and I have to say my immediate thoughts when I clicked on this video was how nice to live like this. When you started talking about the neighbor and how you have changed your thoughts about having to confirm and change things because of the neighbor I was thinking I want something different too,but what about my house and all I've put into it and thought to myself I can make a new home again and feel safer and grow my food still 💕 invite family and friends and entertain/have all that I love about my home here, but somewhere new also. Thankyou for sharing! I feel so many of us feel the same!

Thank you this was so encouraging and inspiring, it really gives me the belief that I can achieve this someday. I cannot wait to move out of the city into my farm

Thank you for sharing your story! I am so glad this is the first video I have seen of yours. The story you are telling of a longing for simpler living and getting back to the basics of living is a familiar one to me. I had a longing for those things back in my 30s and of course, now in my later years, I regret not dropping everything and going for it. You are an inspiration and I look forward to following your journey.

My heart is so drawn to living a simpler lifestyle and being able to get back to growing and preserving my own food again. Love your channel! Thank you for sharing your journey!

I feel your frustration about HOA nazis. Our story is the same. A neighbor complaining because we were growing vegetables on the side of our house. Then the HOA “ denying us permission to install a privacy fence around round OUR property! Bunch of nonsense.

Such a beautiful lifestyle 💐

We are feeling the same right now.we have rented a house ten years love it .but we are older now.and know its not ours and the rents going up by 150 pound we are at our max nothing left for liveing.so we decided to leave heart wrenching.but also under stand about what personal belongings we have aquired along thr way .costing thousands getting hundreds back.done half the house half to go .but has to be done .onwards and upwards see where life takes us .thank you for your video x

Thanks for a great chitchat and some great insight. See you in the next video.

I woke up at 2am to listen to this beautiful inspiring message. Thank you!

God bless you! You have been such a help to me in my journey of learning how to grow on the tower garden!

You’re living a great lifestyle! It’s so great to grow your own food. Your story is an inspiration! I also want to grow my own food in the near future. Your story give me so many ideas! Can’t wait! Thank you for sharing.

Enjoyed watching & listening to you talk about some of your life’s story. Our stories are very similar. Wow! We are into growing our own food & raising our own animals here in eastern South Carolina as well. We also have started a food forest here to. You’re so right, there’s nothing like living the simple life style. God bless you guys. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻🙌🏻😊❤️

My heart pines for the simple life. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story.

Love it you just keep it up you'll be healthier than those around you who are complaining and wish they could look as good as you with all that fresh vegetable coming in God bless you and you take care of the lands and it will take care of you thank you thank you for sharing

You find inner peace there.

Thank you as we also are transitioning, family is hrown & seeking their own road, this is just beautiful, simple! May God bless and continue to protect you.

I love your story…very inspiring!

God bless You, your family and your work.

LOVE this! Thank you for sharing!

Your story is very inspiring and beautiful!❤

Just lovely. May the Lord continue to guide and bless your family❤.

Wow that opening of your video, the colours, the wood, your lovely dress and outfit, the straw hat , your porch is beautiful, it all looks so lovely .

Your life changes are courageous and filled with faith. God bless you and family living a simply beautiful life. 🙂

Wish you all the best. #peace May you have a very pleasant and peaceful life ... Thanks for sharing

Great story!!! 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

Congratulations on living the life you want

Love natures & have 🕙 to outside .

Thanks for sharing your story it's motivating me because it's the life I dream of when I retire❤

This is si relatable to me. Love the tower gardening.

Beautiful inspiring story! Thank you for sharing!

So grateful to have found your channel ! 💝.

Nice story i like shorts. thank you .

Thank you for sharing 😊

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I love your story. Thank you for sharing ❤

Very raw, honest / ...so amazing. 😊

Beautiful story

Wonderful!! So happy for you guys.

I love everything about this video. I sat here and strung my popcorn garland and watched as you told stories of a simple life with a calming video to go with it. wonderful :)

New follower from Umbria, Italy. Wonderful video! This is the first I watch and am looking forward to watch the rest! I live in a region where there is a very direct connection with food and I love it when people make the change. Bellissimo!!

Wow... loved your vid and story. Many congratulations. Little by little we are becoming a greater community worldwide. I'm also living in the country now. Thank you for your insights. Much love and abundance. Xx 🌷🌷🌷

LOVE THIS!!!THANK YOU!!!...also loved that i could clean and still listen to u and when i glanced at the video..still interesting to watch!!!💖

Thanks for sharing your story. Love hearing the thunder, it is rare to hear thunder up here in Alaska.

Hello +new subscriber here ❤ I stumbled upon this channel and I am so happy to be here. I had an Urban Garden up until this Spring when my neighbors also started complaining and calling the city etc so I had to take it down. Now I have a small one in my backyard and I must learn more about this system. I admired your entire story and faith. Thank you for sharing your journey with us! Love from Jersey-Mariana

Be glory to God. I love your video; Thanks for the encouragement. Life is simple and peaceful this way.

I'm inspired - liked and subscribed......!

So good that you could fulfill your dreams of simplicity of living. What a serene and joyful video, thanksfor sharing❤

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