The more and more advanced that we get, the more and more we lose what is important or just the basic things. Minimalism is a trend but with everything at the push of a button what have we lost? We depend on someone or something else to provide everything for us. We dont build with our hands or build relationships with foundations. We order or we have a machine do it all.
You wont find me in a dirt covered set of overalls, plucking eggs from chickens any time soon but I do feel that this is an important part of daily life that we look over. There is a whole spectrum of joy planting things and watching them grow, knowing that your labor of love has produce fruit and veggies. I wont be in a jumpsuit or a construction hat either but I know how things work. I have used tools to build rooms, to change tires, to cook things. Knowing you are capable is a freedom like no other.
Home life needs to be just that. Life. No matter who you are or what type of relationship you have, we all need to enjoy the family that we have. I love spending time with my family and having family dinner or chatting about each others day. Remembering that work only pays the bills but doesnt miss you or care if you show up. Living and not existing. Loving and fighting with your spouse because thats how marriage vows work. teaching your kids or nieces and nephews how to have fun and be creative and fearless. taking a legit break from society when it is needs.
My home for the future is simple. I dont need a fancy, automated, busy home. I need a local market to supply what I cant grow from home. I need access to how to videos and basic skills for around the house. I need a support system of family and friends that want to be in my life and want to grow with me, not just in the garden. lol I want basic tech that I have access to when I want but that doesnt control my day. Eventually, when things get to crazy, we naturally resort to simpler times. This is what I think we all need for the future!
The Distracted Damsel 