Finding Time

Daily writing prompt
What are the biggest benefits of minimalist living?

All of my extra time as a worker bee was hidden from me in the wrinkles of keeping up.

As a retired tech jet stream nerd, hind sight is crystal clear. I gave way, way too much for nothing but a little money. Nerds don’t age well in the workforce. Eventually I just slipped out the back. Became a tiny farmer.

I’ve learned the beauty of going slow. Taking time to smoke a pipe, and pull a fresh coffee? Essential.

Basically? Tiny farming is follow the seasons. That’s the whole plan. Details emerge every day – as I get interested in them. There’s no pressure.

If I don’t harvest those apples, the deer will love ’em.

The biggest benefit of minimalism? It’s self-defining. For me it meant finding big chunks of clock I didn’t know I had to enjoy.

David Gerhart

"That's a great idea! We should get ambitious and…"

We?!

"Ambition, I'm out of that."

Projects everywhere. No ambition. Just enjoy the fun. No pressure! Nobody's looking. And I sure as hell ain't measuring progress.

Content to fuss randomly.

Tiny Farmer Valhalla, sort of…

May 11, 2026, 2:20 am 1 boosts 1 favorites

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