Living Without Money

[VictoryARC]

Sephrana I totally agree with you. Life is expensive. And people who have disabilities and or not enough resources to have adequate healthcare etc should be helped. I'm not an asshole. I'm saying that a dupster diving, no job having freegan lifestyle is not for me or my family. I chose to be able to travel, live comfortably and work hard for it. I want my son to see my work ethic. I am blessed to have a stable job and I thank god/the universe etc that I'm healthy enough to hold it down. I also appreciate those links on saving $. Ill put some of those practices to use

[john_savage1982]

I've lived off of $10-$15 a week in groceries. If you plan very carefully you can receive good nutrition for very little. Eggs/Milk are cheap sources of protein. Pasta is a cheap carb. Vegetables cost very little.

If you never buy pre-packed food and only buy the bare essentials - cereal, carrots, broccoli, green pepper, concentrate orange juice, milk, eggs, and pasta then you can eat for nothing.

Rent is another story....

[muddy27]

I read everyone's comments and checked out the feedback. Everyone has there own path and choices in life I suppose, and also on what the ideal life is. For me my ideal life is less work and more time to do things like artwork, read books, hike, camp, work on computers things like that. Enjoying simple things in life with out needing to much money. It all depends on how exotic your lifestyle is and what you think you can or cant live without. Someone spoke earlier saying I like to travel etc. Theres always a way to means, I could just as easily step out on the road with a pack on my back and go anywere I want for very little meeting people along the way and carving new life experiences. In the end I see the $ as slavery theres just no other way around it, we grind 40 hours a week for what? Most people get like 2 days off a week to enjoy the fruits of there so called labor which isnt very much time. I just see deeper meaning in life in diffrent ways than what others see them. Its hard to lessen or give up something altogether that youve been brought up on your whole life including society in general. I commend these people and I think theres nothing wrong with the way there living in ways it makes me strive to be a better human being. And also theres nothing wrong with freeganism either. We waste so much stuff its not even funny. If humanity would just stop being greedy and saying me me me everyone could have a good life and not want for anything.

[Crover_CT99]

Originally Posted by muddy27 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

For me my ideal life is less work and more time to do things like artwork, read books, hike, camp, work on computers things like that. Enjoying simple things in life with out needing to much money. It all depends on how exotic your lifestyle is and what you think you can or cant live without.

I agree that these activities are very rewarding. They are not off limits to the working world though. Time management is key for anyone and it is amazing what you can fit into your life without overload.

Originally Posted by muddy27 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Someone spoke earlier saying I like to travel etc. Theres always a way to means, I could just as easily step out on the road with a pack on my back and go anywere I want for very little meeting people along the way and carving new life experiences.

One of my best and most intelligent friend from high school was exactly as you describe. In fact, he was an exaggerated 'Into the Wild' type character. He rejected the rat race and the formal idea of success and happiness, and indeed found his own (happiness). Every time I talk to him he's doing something new and exciting. Don't be discouraged, but I would suggest also not showering yourself with guilt if you don't become the next great modern adventuring renaissance man.

Originally Posted by muddy27 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

In the end I see the $ as slavery theres just no other way around it, we grind 40 hours a week for what? Most people get like 2 days off a week to enjoy the fruits of there so called labor which isnt very much time. I just see deeper meaning in life in diffrent ways than what others see them.

Keep in mind that doing intellectually stimulating work can be very addictive and indeed rewarding in its own right. I lived my early twenties being a naturalist and a rebel to society's insanity, but as I grew older I became more and more unhappy with that lifestyle.

I agree that the hours people work (in America, my only experience) is not healthy. I definitely wish we could, as a culture, slow the fuck down and be happy with our next innovation coming on next Friday instead of next Tuesday, if you get my drift.

[Gorgetrapper]

I started reading www.moneysavingmom.com about the part where she was able to buy their house with just cash, and she mentioned god in about every paragraph, I promptly closed it.

[Ongbak]

Reminded me of "Into the Wild" Movie.