The older I get the more I appreciate it.

Retired and I don't live by a clock. If I want to sleep in or take a walk, I can. Purging stufff from my life also helps. The one thing I can't control is the weather, other than that it's all good.,

I do live this way now that I’m retired, but was not ever able to escape the rule of the clock while employed.

Not only would I want to, I am. I was fortunate to be offered an early retirement package that got me out of the corporate rat race. I retired to Hawaii, bought a small, off-grid house, and set up shop as a handyman. I take only the jobs I enjoy; building an art school out of a garage, making frames for the paintings of my artist friends, even making "special" furniture for my naughty friends. ?
None of this pays much, but I don't need much.

I work three days a week still, so four are mine. I'm in sort of a halfway house to freedom now after working since I was 12 years old. There is an adjustment to make, letting go of things that don't really matter, and rediscovering the things that do.

Yes and no. To me, this is too egocentric. I want to be active and give. I want to share with another and others. I want to be involved yet limit my negative impact. I want to evolve and move forward. I want to be disciplined and use a sense of reason. I want to be more than just another sentient, yet unware animal, I want to use my mind and body for positive things that don't just impact me.

Sounds like a plan but unfortunately we all have responsibilities that involve us getting up every day to go make the doughnuts.

I do want to live simply. As long as I can have my books..

Is it inappropriate to say I just want to get laid?

I live simply in a nice mysterious mobille home on a half acre lot. I do have to cut the grass and I work 3 hours a day M thru F but otherwise I'm just me. That means I'm an 18 year old inside this older body and my life involves doing the things I like. I am a recluse to my neighbors and not involved in anything they do.

Since being forced to retire which made me a road warrior I am content to take one day at a time and let spontaneity lead me in different directions.

The primary responsibility and obligation I have at this time is my two little dogs. I was insistent on keeping them after my last divorce, and the ex didn't argue about it. They keep me anchored, in many ways, but they've only got a few short years left. After that, my obligations (primarily self-imposed) will be to my daughter and her family, however that may manifest.

At present, I do live quite simply, for the most part. I have few, if any, expectations.

I do live simply. Have no money to do otherwise.

I'm all in for it. In fact, I'm simply doing that now. All you complex peoples can simply simplify or perhaps learn to relax a bit more.

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No, this is not the life I want to live, because to live simply makes a person soft in the head. Growing as a person is a big part of writing a good story for one's life, so wanting to do hedonism is an undeveloped stage to live in.

It's a fantasy of mine. I'm planning on simplifying in a few years but for now, lots of complexities. ?

Been there, done that. That's my life now. I even go and let myself get wet by rain, under good temperature mind you. No Boss, not responsible for anyone. Not even a pet enslaving me. Sometimes delaying for many hours charging the cellphone back. Poor and irresponsible companion. No tv shows. Not listening to messages, maybe reading a text. Simply that Simple of a life. Can go weeks without listening to music. Simply, Simply. And thinking on pseudo semi shut down this entertainment venue. Simply living wihout afiliations, groupings or labels. When I want to feel something real... I go Salsa dancing. I want to be annoyed by that one that can... friend date with EX GF. She knows is Safe with me. Simply Safe for 16 years. Why Change It? Simply!

Yes. I do love this way every chance I get.

Will there still be alcohol, music, books, sex and cigarettes? Then yes.

This is my goal. I am close, have been close before.

Sounds great. I love my work but am conflicted about retirement, which I could conceivably pull off in about 5 years, or sooner in a pinch.

Living simply is hard to do when you're not alone, and being financially independent helps alot.

That said, my wife and I are well past what we call the "acquisitive" or nest-building years ... I don't see any more major acquisitions or home rennovations or anything like that in our future. Our children are all out of the nest, and that simplifies things quite a bit.

I'm semi-retired and don't really need to work anymore. I generally make my own schedule, walk my dog for a couple of hours a day by Puget Sound, do what I want when I want. No complaints.

To live by the meme, you have to be willing to be poor or be finacially comfortable. No big responsibilities like pets, kids, etc. If everyone were like this, nothing would get done. I think it is a fantasy for most.