2livesimple’s Weblog

I’m going to try and pace myself on this list – while there were obvious exclusions before (such as the camera that took the pictures of my CD collection), and still are, I want everything on the list to be thought through. Are there changes I would like to make? Am I sure it is something that will be part of the life I want? And I want to try to take pictures. If you are like me even a little bit, there is something about pictures that add to the reality of what you have read.

The list of the Rucksack Guy’s 101 possessions (you’ll have to scroll down) is made more powerful to actually get to see what is included. And in his case, I was particularly impressed to see it all packed into 2 bags. Then to see it all laid out, and either be curious about an item, or maybe even judge his decisions against what you would have to add or subtract. The realization that, WOW, that wouldn’t even require all the space in the trunk of my car to hold those 2 bags.

I believe I mentioned before, that one of the most inspirational pictures I have ever seen is of Gandhi’s possessions when he died. To be such a powerful leader. He could have had many possessions. I’m certain he could have lived a very rich lifestyle, yet that was not what he believed in. If only leaders today in our very own government even followed his lead (even at a 5% level) this country would be a very different place.

Obviously I am far from living as simple as Gandhi did, but I do hope to make huge changes to reach a more sustainable lifestyle that could be enjoyed by all.

That said, here is my update …..

1. Wedding ring
2. Glasses
3. Watch
4. Eames rocker
5. Buddha – small wooden
6. Compaq 17″ laptop
7. Kodak digital camera
8. 8 G nano i-Pod
9. iHome clock/alarm/charging dock/speakers/with remote
10. CD collection – currently at 49 – current picture below (goal to keep at 100 or less)