Ep 70 Bec Shann - The complexities of simple living + the boring truth about meditation

Bec Shann (who you might know from Think Big Live Simply) used to lead a pretty conventional life working in science, making rational decisions, and following the prescribed path towards success.But then she saw an ad for Milkwood Permaculture's Design Course -- and the rest, as they say, is compost.From taking on a commercial-scale market garden with no prior experience, to building a humble abode on the side of a hill and steeping herself in the home economy, Bec’s thoughtful and honest approach to simple living will have you breathing a sigh of relief. Because it's imperfect by design -- and starts the minute you articulate your values.SHOW NOTESThe boring truth about meditation.Discovering permaculture by accident through an ad.The gifts of redundancy!Rational vs. corporeal decision-making Taking an adult gap yearHow to know when you should completely change your life?Taking on a market garden with zero experienceWork/life balance -- simple living style. The positive feedback loop of a frugal home economy.Work to live or working to outsource the living?There is no magical ‘anti-consumer’ switch.If we can create more space between the system and the marketing and rushing we can tap back into knowing we have enough.Dealing with part-time work guiltA bee works its entire life for your sweet cuppa tea!Community isn’t an easy and instantaneous thing.Intentional Instagram usage. The first step in simple living = articulating your values.LINKS YOU'LL LOVEBec's blog + InstaMilkwood PermacultureJames Clear ~ Atomic HabitsDan Palmer ~ Holistic Decision MakingSupport the show