Comments on: The Freedom of Living with 75 Things http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/the-freedom-of-living-with-75-things/ Augmented Humanity, Second Selves, and Cybernetic Yoga Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:03:11 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: My plans for 2011 « Ritu’s Weblog http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/the-freedom-of-living-with-75-things/comment-page-1/#comment-4589 My plans for 2011 « Ritu’s Weblog Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:57:31 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1086#comment-4589 [...] There are folks who are living with only 100 things (A Guy Named Dave), living with 75 things (Everett Bogue), living with 50 things (Leo Babauta), living without any money (Daniel Suelo). But since I’m [...] [...] There are folks who are living with only 100 things (A Guy Named Dave), living with 75 things (Everett Bogue), living with 50 things (Leo Babauta), living without any money (Daniel Suelo). But since I’m [...]

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By: 75 Things : Snehi Ram http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/the-freedom-of-living-with-75-things/comment-page-1/#comment-4207 75 Things : Snehi Ram Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:15:46 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1086#comment-4207 [...] heard of Leo Babauta’s list of 50 things, and Everett Bogue’s list of 75. Well, here is my list. Those marked with a * are collective; those with (x) are temporary. I was [...] [...] heard of Leo Babauta’s list of 50 things, and Everett Bogue’s list of 75. Well, here is my list. Those marked with a * are collective; those with (x) are temporary. I was [...]

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By: |The Mind-Blowing Power of Creative Restraints | The Art of Minimalism http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/the-freedom-of-living-with-75-things/comment-page-1/#comment-4189 |The Mind-Blowing Power of Creative Restraints | The Art of Minimalism Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:16:08 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1086#comment-4189 [...] what’s essential. Check out the lists of a few people who took up the challenge: Dave Bruno Everett Bogue Leo [...] [...] what’s essential. Check out the lists of a few people who took up the challenge: Dave Bruno Everett Bogue Leo [...]

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By: Simplify Your Life and Marriage http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/the-freedom-of-living-with-75-things/comment-page-1/#comment-3407 Simplify Your Life and Marriage Mon, 24 May 2010 09:17:23 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1086#comment-3407 [...] As I began reading websites that deal with the concept of simplicity, and or minimalism, I realized that many of them really go after it 110%.   Several minimalist writers have pared down their life to living with only 100 items or less. [...] [...] As I began reading websites that deal with the concept of simplicity, and or minimalism, I realized that many of them really go after it 110%.   Several minimalist writers have pared down their life to living with only 100 items or less. [...]

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By: minimalist influence, part two: supplying the kitchen http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/the-freedom-of-living-with-75-things/comment-page-1/#comment-3086 minimalist influence, part two: supplying the kitchen Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:53:44 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1086#comment-3086 [...] if Everett Bogue, poor boy, ever visits my house, just seeing my library would probably put him into some sort of [...] [...] if Everett Bogue, poor boy, ever visits my house, just seeing my library would probably put him into some sort of [...]

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By: Richard Shelmerdine http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/the-freedom-of-living-with-75-things/comment-page-1/#comment-3016 Richard Shelmerdine Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:20:07 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1086#comment-3016 Really interesting article. I'm definitely inspired. I hardly own any things as it is but there is always room for more freedom. Really interesting article. I'm definitely inspired. I hardly own any things as it is but there is always room for more freedom.

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By: minimalist influence, part one: spring cleaning http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/the-freedom-of-living-with-75-things/comment-page-1/#comment-3002 minimalist influence, part one: spring cleaning Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:46:14 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1086#comment-3002 [...] pilgrimage to the curb with my stuff, I came across a link on a friend’s blog that gave me pause. I discovered a man who actually only owns 75 things. 75! I will have to check, but I might have 75 items in my purse. I breathed a little easier when I [...] [...] pilgrimage to the curb with my stuff, I came across a link on a friend’s blog that gave me pause. I discovered a man who actually only owns 75 things. 75! I will have to check, but I might have 75 items in my purse. I breathed a little easier when I [...]

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By: et http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/the-freedom-of-living-with-75-things/comment-page-1/#comment-2958 et Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:58:24 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1086#comment-2958 The only reason you can survive with so few things is because you have outsourced so many parts of your life. Not saying this is good or bad.<br>Food production, preparation & storage; energy, clothes, electronics production; shelter, repairs, transportation, water etc. It makes for freedom to move on one hand, but also a strong need to keep all systems running smoothly all the time. 48 hours w/o large grid electricity would be painful in your situation, mildly irritating in mine.<br><br>Minimalist + self sufficient is a difficult equation. The only reason you can survive with so few things is because you have outsourced so many parts of your life. Not saying this is good or bad.
Food production, preparation & storage; energy, clothes, electronics production; shelter, repairs, transportation, water etc. It makes for freedom to move on one hand, but also a strong need to keep all systems running smoothly all the time. 48 hours w/o large grid electricity would be painful in your situation, mildly irritating in mine.

Minimalist + self sufficient is a difficult equation.

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By: Brianna http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/the-freedom-of-living-with-75-things/comment-page-1/#comment-2874 Brianna Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:06:00 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1086#comment-2874 Any word on when you'll appear on that show? It's been about a month(I guess, I don't know, I can't find a date on any of your posts.) Any word on when you'll appear on that show? It's been about a month(I guess, I don't know, I can't find a date on any of your posts.)

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By: Brian http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/the-freedom-of-living-with-75-things/comment-page-1/#comment-2855 Brian Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:58:45 +0000 http://www.farbeyondthestars.com/?p=1086#comment-2855 The way I understand, San Francisco can be quite cool at times. Maybe don't get rid of the wintery items until you're sure you won't need them there. The way I understand, San Francisco can be quite cool at times. Maybe don't get rid of the wintery items until you're sure you won't need them there.

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