Like many people around the world I can't get enough of Jane Austen. What appeals to me is the simplicity of life within the Jane Austen universe. This simplicity of life is what draws me in year after year. It has all the elements of living well and living a balanced life.
Practical Tips: How to Live Simply with Jane
Include music within your daily life. Find time to experience and participate in live musical performances. Playing or listening to live music is one of best ways to find inspiration in an otherwise mundane day or season of life.
Appreciating and connecting with nature regularly. Taking walks on the beach year round, watching the sunrise, or trekking through a national park. Finding in our otherwise clutter lives room for serenity and innovation.
Make art an important part of daily living. Setting time aside to create or appreciate art throughout the year, allowing oneself to create space to experience joy. Visiting museums, creating art, and touring historical architecture and landmarks is a great way to experience life on grander yet simpler level.
Having a space that is yours to escape to in order to find clarity or freedom. A place to read, write, think, to be active, or creative.
Cultivate good relationships and having someone to share your life with during the many seasons of life. Making sure to spend quality time together and showing your loved ones affection and appreciation on a regular basis.
Participate in community events provides more opportunities to live simply. For me having access to a good faith community is a great way to experience culture, diversity, and inspiration.
Some of the keys to living well and having a meaningful life can be found when encountering Jane Austen and are doable for the young and the old alike.
From the desk of Esther Kamoche Robinson 01.30.24 EST 1.45 pm
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