Hello lovely reader! 🌷
There’s something about being home that makes my soul breathe. It’s the one place where I feel most myself. No expectations, no noise, no endless scrolls on social media—just the quiet hum of everyday life.
I’ve never liked social media much. The pressure to share, to curate, to compete—it drains me. That’s not the life I want. What I want is something softer, something slower… something simpler.
I Dream of a Simple Life at Home
Sometimes I picture it in vivid detail.
A little house in the countryside.
A wide wooden porch with a swing.
The sound of birds instead of buzzes.
Fresh coffee in the morning light.
Children laughing in the garden.
A man who loves me without needing me to be anything more than I am.
That life feels like peace. Not because it’s perfect—but because it’s real. Quiet. Honest. Rooted.
What Simplicity Feels Like to Me
It’s not about owning less, though I’ve started decluttering. It’s about being present.
- Lighting a candle at dusk instead of scrolling a screen
- Cooking dinner from scratch while the kids play outside
- Sitting silently with someone who understands you completely
- Going to bed early, waking up rested
- Laughing, not posting
- Living, not performing
I don’t need likes—I need love. I don’t want noise—I crave stillness.
The Mental Health Benefits of Simple Living
I’ve read that people who embrace a slower, simpler lifestyle often experience:
Lower stress levels
Better sleep and digestion
Fewer distractions and more presence
Deeper relationships with their partners and children
And you know what? I believe it. I feel it—every time I say no to chaos and yes to peace.
The Home I Long For
Let me dream a little more…
- Wooden floors warmed by afternoon light
- A kitchen where bread rises in quiet pride
- Bookshelves, not television noise
- A partner who builds with me, not battles me
- Children who know the names of flowers, not just cartoons
- Silence, but not loneliness
I want my life to feel like an exhale.
Why I Don’t Miss Social Media
It’s not just that I don’t use it—it’s that I don’t want to.
I don’t miss the drama. I don’t miss the filters.
What I want can’t be edited or hashtagged.
What I want is this:
- Real conversations
- Eye contact
- Uninterrupted days
- Feeling like myself, not a version of myself for others to approve
And in the quiet, I’ve found parts of myself I’d forgotten were there.
F.A.Q – Thoughts I Often Ask Myself
Q: Is the simple life boring?
A: Not to me. It’s deeply rich. Full of moments most people scroll past.
Q: Won’t I be lonely away from people and social media?
A: I think I’d feel less alone. More connected to my family, my garden, my spirit.
Q: How do I even begin?
A: Slowly. Start with your mornings. Choose peace first. Let everything else follow.
Q: What if people don’t understand this lifestyle?
A: That’s okay. Peace doesn’t need approval. It just needs space.
Final Entry (For Now)
I don’t know when I’ll move to that little house in the countryside.
But in many ways, I already have.
Because a simple life at home isn’t just about where you live.
It’s about how you live—what you say yes to, and what you gently let go.