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- Don’t get caught up in the worldly things. Live a simple life. Be welcoming to others. Be a keeper of the home. Share your bounty with others/don’t be greedy. Respect the elders. Work hard, but have fun. Live for today.
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Nov 3, 2015 · Every day, I think of ways we can achieve the Amish lifestyle, without necessarily being Amish. Whether you live on a farm or in the city, I feel there is something for everyone on this list! Here are my Amish-inspired tips that will help you slow down in this crazy life.
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- First and foremost.. Have faith. I’ll be the first to tell you- things hardly ever go as planned. Sometimes, life is just plain tough. It’s at these moments where having faith is one of the things that helps us get through.
- Learning to let things be what they are. Things aren’t going to be easy- and that’s okay. It may not be the way you think it should be, but it’s the way it is.
- Be frugal. When you leave the corporate world, you go through a big financial change. Through that, you learn to be frugal and to count every dollar. After a while, you learn that you can live just as well as you did before– at a quarter of the cost!
- Family. Family is so vital to being happy. I know some of us don’t get along with them… And I sure can’t change that. But, with that being said, we wouldn’t be where we are if it wasn’t for us coming together.
Jun 2, 2019 · As we relaxed in our mountain cabin, I thought about how I could enjoy a simple life without going to the extreme of becoming Amish. Here’s a few ideas. Enjoy the quiet.
- Live Simply, Like The Amish
- Learn to Slow Down
- Opt-Out of The System
- Build A Community
- Work Hard
Back in 2014 when I first started my blog, I was yearning for simplicity. I was a homeschool mom, worked outside the home, and ran a mile a minute. Yes, I was the YES mom. I said yes to everything at church, yes to 4-H, and yes to volunteering in the community. My home suffered. The laundry was backed up and I had dust everywhere. Boy was I tired. ...
I love how the Amish live so peacefully on their little homesteads. While traveling the Amish backroads, it was so nice seeing everyone in the family working, including the little itty bitty ones. The father and older sons were plowing the fields or making furniture in their barn. The mom was painting windows, and hanging clothes on the line and th...
The Amish do not pay into Social Security. They don’t want to feel controlled by the government. This is one part I really wish I could opt-out of. I also feel people should be in charge of their health, not the government telling us what to do. The Amish do not want to be controlled. Therefore, they don’t partake in worldly ways. Everyone we came ...
One of the most important things I noticed about the Amish is they love their community. They all take care of one another. Everyone has their strengths and they barter amongst them. When someone needs help on their homestead, the Amish men are known to hold a Barn Raising. This is where they all pitch in to build the barn. Could you imagine what i...
One thing the Amish are good at is hard work. They are usually up at sunrise, eat their breakfast and then go non-stop until sunset. The men are the main providers. We saw many of the young men working a hand plow with a team of horses. They don’t believe in using tractors. There were several wood working shops and furniture makers that we came to....
May 6, 2024 · In this article, I will try to give you some basic tips on how to live like the Amish without being Amish. If you've had the privilege to live close to or get to know any Amish people, then you already know that they are a traditional and religious community of people who live a simple lifestyle without modern conveniences.
Mar 3, 2020 · If you are on a mission to have an off-grid, Amish lifestyle and be self-resilient as much as possible, then here are 10 of the best ways to help you achieve that goal. 1. Work on Diversifying Your Skills. If you want to rely on mostly yourself, then you must start with working on your skills.
May 22, 2020 · Self-sufficiency and simple living doesn't have to be overwhelming. Use these 7 tips now from the Amish to help you become better prepared.
