Is Living in the Woods the Answer? Simplify, Simplify - Henry David Thoreau

Is Living in the Woods the Answer? | Thoreau’s Philosophy of Simple Living
Have you ever wondered if living in the woods could be the answer to the chaos of modern life? The idea of escaping to nature and embracing simple living has fascinated many, but is it the solution we’re all looking for? In this video, we dive into the philosophy of Henry David Thoreau and explore why living deliberately in nature might offer a path to a more fulfilling life.
Thoreau’s famous book Walden and his philosophy on simple living provide us with timeless wisdom on the value of stepping back from the distractions of society. Should you move to the woods to live a more authentic life? Should you leave society behind to find peace and purpose? Thoreau’s reflections on life and nature give us insight into whether we truly need to escape the modern world to experience the richness of life.
In this video, we'll explore:
The philosophy of Thoreau and how it relates to living a life of intention.
Why living deliberately can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
The importance of simple living and how it can lead to a more meaningful existence.
Is living in the woods really the answer to modern life’s struggles, or is it just an idealized escape?
Thoreau’s core message: stripping away distractions to discover what truly matters.
As Thoreau wrote, “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practise resignation, unless it was quite necessary. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life, to live so sturdily and Spartan-like as to put to rout all that was not life, to cut a broad swath and shave close, to drive life into a corner, and reduce it to its lowest terms...”
Thoreau’s wisdom on simple living and wise thinking is more relevant today than ever as we face the complexities of modern society. Whether you're considering a drastic change or simply reflecting on the pace of your life, his teachings encourage us to live in a way that aligns with our deepest values.
Want to learn more? Mentioned people and books:
Henry David Thoreau - Walden
Knut Hamsun - Pan
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I would go to live in a forest immediately if I could. Instead of that I have been dying in my job every single day. The only thing I look forward to every day is getting home being alone. I don’t buy anything but food. Still not being able to save anything as most of my salary goes into rent. I have been trying to find a job that suits better for me but without success. I got rejected so many times I almost gave up. But I still have hope it’s going to better one day.

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I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm glad you are still fighting and i hope you will keep doing it. If that's really your dream, don't let it die, those are the things we stay alive for. Keep looking for a better job or other alternatives, no matter how much time it takes. It's not guaranteed that you will find it, but its the ONLY way you can find it, and I'm sure you eventually will. If you don't have any hobbies or if you haven't discovered any interests, please try to find them within yourself. Try to do anything, no matter how small, that you can do in your free time so you can finally feel a proper sense of accomplishment that comes from doing the things you really want to do. It's not going to improve your situation a lot, but it is going to make you strong enough to keep the flame alive and carry the weight of that terrible job you have, and that's a big step in the right direction. Also feel free to speak your mind here, maybe in that discussion you could find an answer. Sending love and support, i hope you will FIND your luck. It's waiting for you.