tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post6802225691686279586..comments2024-03-10T21:44:15.133-04:00Comments on Adventures in Voluntary Simplicity: Day in the Life (part 6)Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-87407830299461257782010-01-15T00:59:11.662-05:002010-01-15T00:59:11.662-05:00sounds like you are on the path. have you read any...sounds like you are on the path. have you read any of your namesake, CS Lewis aka "Jack"? give him a read if you are inclined, his words are water to those dying of thirst. i wish you all the best in your searching.karihttp://peregrinebynature.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-48616372956692422522008-09-19T17:02:00.000-04:002008-09-19T17:02:00.000-04:00Cynthia,Thanks for your post. That is definitely ...Cynthia,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your post. That is definitely a good one. I've had the same one once, though it is sometimes hards to reconnect with it whenever things don't go my way. But you learn that even bad experiences teach you something about life.<BR/><BR/>Nancy,<BR/><BR/>You guys are an inspiration to me. Seriously. Keep riding. I may just join you one day.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-84438603006182133882008-09-19T01:50:00.000-04:002008-09-19T01:50:00.000-04:00I think you've just hit the nail on the head - tha...I think you've just hit the nail on the head - that's EXACTLY why we're on the road. No - we never reached bottom like Jack, but we finally realized the American Dream wasn't all it was cracked up to be.<BR/><BR/>You're doing great! Keep taking those baby steps - they add up quickly!<BR/><BR/>nancy<BR/>www.familyonbikes.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-59875905543244991452008-09-18T11:50:00.000-04:002008-09-18T11:50:00.000-04:00Claire,Interesting share. I think on my end it wa...Claire,<BR/><BR/>Interesting share. I think on my end it was less trying to hide the problems by drinking, et. al. It was more that I was doing those things that people expect to make you happy to excess, and finding the opposite. <BR/><BR/>Elizabeth,<BR/><BR/>I get it. Also a poweful realization.<BR/><BR/>Buddy,<BR/><BR/>Things don't sound too good on your end. I can probably guess what's going on. Just take it one day at a time. And do your best to appreciate the happiniess that you do experience in life.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-45157362606131457982008-09-18T00:29:00.000-04:002008-09-18T00:29:00.000-04:00I loved this post Jack...I'll share a midnight epi...I loved this post Jack...<BR/><BR/>I'll share a midnight epiphany with you and others that was a bit life changing psychologically for me... at least at the time I thought so.<BR/><BR/>It is all Good.<BR/><BR/>Even the bad experiences in life are Good, because we learn from them.<BR/><BR/>I want to know you.Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926083964453852081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-38598006832578624402008-09-17T23:57:00.000-04:002008-09-17T23:57:00.000-04:00Jack, Simplicity is fantastic. I've achieved a lo...Jack, <BR/><BR/>Simplicity is fantastic. I've achieved a lot of it. But similar to your situation, though in financial ways, my family has been draining me dry. <BR/><BR/>I want simplicity, but I refuse to be broke / bankrupt / bereft. It's a friggin mess hereabouts, but I am working through it daily. <BR/><BR/>We all have our challenges, don't we. <BR/><BR/>BuddyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-67892064552803020392008-09-17T20:37:00.000-04:002008-09-17T20:37:00.000-04:00that particular one was -- a strong streak of inde...that particular one was -- a strong streak of independence is absolutely a blessing, but it can can also be a curse<BR/><BR/>well, curse is a bit too strong a word, but you get the idea ..Elizabeth Halthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595395276757245598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-75822186278674342232008-09-17T17:25:00.000-04:002008-09-17T17:25:00.000-04:00Jack I can relate to this - I used to spend most w...Jack <BR/><BR/>I can relate to this - I used to spend most weekends and lots of money drinking to excess trying to blot it all out, but it doesnt work does it? When you wake up in the morning your problems are still there plus the hangover, since I have sorted some things out in my mind i no longer feel the need to find oblivion. Buddism helps me.<BR/><BR/>ClaireDreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805228653702563060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-14248693660989545912008-09-17T16:51:00.000-04:002008-09-17T16:51:00.000-04:00Sub girl,Absolutely agree with you. Expect a futu...Sub girl,<BR/><BR/>Absolutely agree with you. Expect a future post about dog shaking in the future. But believe me, I have a ways to being a good man. The important thing is that I'm giving it a shot.<BR/><BR/>Jade,<BR/><BR/>I prefer to think of it as wisdom! It sounds so much better :)<BR/><BR/>Janneke,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment. And yes, love that blog. Been tempted to fly out west and join those guys for a couple of days on the trail. No joke, but thinking about doing something similar after this part of my life is over.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-50343988279857720482008-09-17T16:47:00.000-04:002008-09-17T16:47:00.000-04:00Amy,Yeah, they certainly are. I've had only a cou...Amy,<BR/><BR/>Yeah, they certainly are. I've had only a couple, but they have definitely changed my life. <BR/><BR/>Elizabeth,<BR/><BR/>I wish I could take credit for the photos; plucked both from google. Umm...you should share your epiphany when you get a chance!<BR/><BR/>Anita,<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-49503355852845840752008-09-17T15:56:00.000-04:002008-09-17T15:56:00.000-04:00Hi Jack,new here. Stumbled onto your Blog via the ...Hi Jack,<BR/><BR/>new here. Stumbled onto your Blog via the family on bikes. I think it's awesome what you are trying to achieve. Hope you will. I'll keep following your progress.<BR/><BR/>Janneke from HollandJannekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070292891757893570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-23040652750914102812008-09-17T15:47:00.000-04:002008-09-17T15:47:00.000-04:00That's not an epiphany, that's old age.... :)That's not an epiphany, that's old age.... :)Jade of the Junglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05328733373498513195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-66540028017591774562008-09-17T13:35:00.000-04:002008-09-17T13:35:00.000-04:00Always remember it's the simplest, smallest things...Always remember it's the simplest, smallest things that make us the most happy. Cloudy days whan you can't find your sunglasses. Your dog shaking with glee when you come home. Hummingbirds partaking in the feeder you just installed. Excess never really makes people happy. <BR/><BR/>I adore reading you blog, Jake! And I'm very proud of your life change. You sound like a good man!<BR/><BR/>And thank you for visiting my simple little blog.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614655108107283001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-7284129458302068312008-09-17T12:45:00.000-04:002008-09-17T12:45:00.000-04:00nice.nice.anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967985077228011251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-7440010519809046412008-09-16T20:14:00.000-04:002008-09-16T20:14:00.000-04:00Oh - I love that fall photo. We're getting so clos...Oh - I love that fall photo. We're getting so close to those colors here; I can just taste it.<BR/><BR/>I love epiphanies. I had one the other day, though thankfully I was not on the bathroom floor at the time. :-)Elizabeth Halthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595395276757245598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758230923722877355.post-24317181362587514282008-09-16T20:01:00.000-04:002008-09-16T20:01:00.000-04:00(smiling). this is my favourite part so far. are...(smiling). this is my favourite part so far. aren't epiphanies great? i wish i could have one every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com