Why is it

December 20 2010
In 2003 when hubby and I began our adventure into a more simple and sustainable lifestyle, most truly understood us and thought it was great--but there were a few that looked at us like were aliens from another 'rock' somewhere--LOL--We litterally walked away from our brick home in the burbs, consumption driven, high living, money spending like there is no tomorrow, electronic laden, credit card spending, keeping up with the Jones' lifestyle and never looked back--We have no regrets whatsoever--However there are some that just don't get it--It's like they think we are not motivated to have more than we have, or that we must live this way due to finances etc...They make it known to others that they totally disagree with our CHOSEN lifestyle--*shrugging shoulders and shaking head*
Now let me add, I don't personally have time to care about if someone lives using a credit card, or have 1200.00 month in vehicle pymts, or 1500.00 mortgage or spends 1000.00 a month on groceries--they are CHOOSING that lifestyle--so why is it so wrong for me to CHOOSE mine?--We have been through alot to be in the financial postion we are in--we CHOOSE not to be indebt up to our eyeballs--It does not enrich ones life to be debt for things--it burdens people--Enrichment comes from being debt free and knowing you have enough 'incoming' to take care of the 'outgoing'--
Why does most of society think those of us choosing simplicity, gardening, canning, and getting back to the land are somehow destitute poor, hippy's or otherwise in someway defective?--Maybe as Christians we are following the Lords plan for lives, or maybe we just decided we were tired of the rat race--maybe, just maybe we LOVE our life--
Why is it if a person doesn't own a 300,000 dollar home, or a 50,000 dollar vehicle or every credit card known to the industry that most feel those people are 'poor' or 'lacking' in life?--Jesus never owned a home or had money? He was very simple man with a very simple message--Our society is truly lacking in values--So what if my life is not all fluffy and pretty with hair done up, nails painted and wearing designer clothes--does that make me somehow defective?--Absolutly not--I have chosen to live on a farm and trapse around in animal pens and get goat and chicken poo on my clothes, gather eggs, and raise my own food--I LOVE getting dirty and not worrying about my hair or makeup--My worry is taking care of my family's needs and seeing that we are prepared for whatever comes our way--I choose to be 'plain' and simple--no one makes me--I am following the Lords lead--Granted, monetarily I am not rich, nowhere near it--But my life is good--My husband has a job in a time when many are unemployed--We have 18 acres of land when many struggle to pay a mortgage or rent--Our vehicles are older, but in good repair and we hold the titles free and clear!--many have tore up vehicles and cannot afford to fix them and owe more on them than they are worth--We have nice gifts under our tree in a time many children will have none--I am blessed--I am blessed because I chose this life--a life of simplicity--I feel the Lord called us to this life and we answered--I would not trade my life--if someone offered me a mansion in the nicest city all paid for--I would have to kindly refuse--I have everything I could ever want right here in the woods--and that is--
The Lord,hubby,children,land,critters--I don't need fancy hairdos, manicures, and all that jazz--I am content--I am happy--I am blessed--why is it?--I am doing what the Lord led me to do!--It don't get any better than that!

::Until Next Time::
The Deliberate Homesteader