So the end of the matter is this: Live for God. Obey the Scriptures. Think of others before yourself. Be holy. Love Jesus. And as you do these things, do whatever else you like, with whomever you like, wherever you like, and you’ll be walking in the will of God. Occasionally I like to read through the …
Category Archives: Ponderings
6 people who taught me how to be happy
I had a friend recently comment that I seem satisfied and happy with everything in my life. I responded by saying it wasn’t always that way, but through life experiences I came to a place a couple years ago where I am truly happy. It made me start reflecting on some of the most influential people that have brought me to that …
Stop Calling Me a Minimalist
I just finished reading Everett’s latest blog post “F*** Minimalism“. He’s come to some realizations that minimalism isn’t the end all. It’s a good reminder to those of us who’ve claimed the hip tag of “minimalist”. I specifically chose Live [Simply] Free because my life isn’t just about minimalism. That was just one part of …
On Spontaneity and Having Fun
Living simple is suppose to create happiness and freedom but sometimes that’s not enough. In my case I’m living more simple than ever before and yet I’ve noticed a significant diminish in my “cheeriness” level. If you asked me what’s wrong, I couldn’t tell you. Everything had actually been going in my favor. Yet something …
New Year “Resolutions” 2011
I wrote in my Christmas greetings how last year was all about getting established, and this year is going to be about building on that foundation in a number of ways. New Year resolutions are overrated, I’m more about New Year principals. I have a number that I pulled and made my own from Jonathan Edward’s resolutions. …
Top 10 Posts Worth Reviewing in 2010
It’s been a great year being able to write on this blog, and it’s been neat to see how it’s grown since its inception. Based on how many people visited, here’s a list of the top 10 most visited posts on Live [Simply] Free. Happy New Year! 10. How to Prepare for Minimalist Travel 9. Setting Up …
Christmas Greetings 2010 from Andrew Randazzo
It’s been a good year, the best in my life actually. So much has happened in the past year that it feels like it’s been 2yr. A year ago I graduated from college and was determined to transform my life. It all started with this idea of simplicity and minimalism, and everyone thought I was …
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Society Wants Opinions They Don’t Want
I’m in the car last week with my siblings and we all decided that we wanted Taco Bell. So, we pulled off at the nearest exit that had one. After getting back on the road, a few miles later my sister recognized an exit and said, “We should’ve stopped here. There’s more options at this …
A Lesson From “Forest Gump”
I watched Forest Gump (all time favorite) this past weekend. Not exactly about minimalism, but here’s some lessons I think every person should consider. Integrity is above all else Kindness generates loyalty Your passion for something is what inspires the most (so don’t try to inspire, just LIVE) Never moving up the ladder and enjoying …