Simple Living

How does this influence your simple life?

This community had migrated from reddit & has an active community for those of you that don't get enough simple living from this community.

Our washing machine broke last week and the first thought was to buy a replacement but I wanted to at least attempt a repair first.

The machine would still fill and empty water, but the dishes remained dry and there was a burning smell. So, I unplugged it, tipped it over and popped open the bottom cover.

Aside from the controller, the dishwasher was very simple: a drainage pump, a circulation pump, a heating element and some solenoid valves. A multimeter showed the (main suspect) circulation pump still had continuity which narrowed the search down to the pump’s starting capacitor. Seven euros and a few days later and it’s back in action!

The simple fix really gave me a sense of joy and satisfaction. It feels great to extend the use of something that I already have rather than need to consume more.

Can anyone relate? Any good repair stories?

I’m a big fan of the right to repair movement.

I’m a simple living fan, but I like to make things and for that I always need/want more tools. How has everyone found compromise between simple living and pursuing hobbies like woodworking?

Mini Documentary my Kirsten Dirksen.

I don't know who the original artist is to give credit too.

From the book: Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig

Hi all, how are you?

As the title says, I'd like some suggestions on media about & around the topic of simple living.

Thank you.

Here is a translation from some of the original posts made by Luo Huazhong (the Kind traveler).

His rejection of modern life & the way he chooses to live his life struck a chord with some people in china, so much so that he seems to have been banned from posting & mention of Tang Ping is also not allowed.

Its an interesting read!

This was one of my favorite reddit communities to lurk, & since I couldn't find a similar community here yet, i decided to make one. Feel free to upload pictures, videos, ask questions & generally share your simple life with everyone. Please be respectful, & courtious, not everyones simplicity is the same & that's okay.