They Say I’m Old-Fashioned, But I Like It That Way

It’s probably a pretty safe bet that you’re more interested in living a simple, old-fashioned lifestyle with less stress, clutter, and more self-sufficiency. I feel like that’s something that our society needs a bit more of. However, it seems like every time I say something like that, there is someone on the sidelines who quips about how most people tend to look at the past through a rosy glass, and that things weren’t all that great. Technology has its place, but I would like to argue that there are ways to live an old-fashioned life without taking too many steps backward.

It all comes down to being patient, thinking ahead, and taking things one step at a time.  This means something different to everyone, so I’m not going to give you a cut-and-dry list of what old-fashioned values and morals are. For some people, it’s things like holding doors for ladies and helping others. For some, it’s spending more quality time with family. Others say it’s being respectful. Practicing these values and instilling them in our children is an excellent step to living a more old-fashioned lifestyle. Not everyone has the space for livestock, the ability to garden, and the desire to make all their clothes, or the time to do so all summer long. The trick is to know what you can and are willing to do, and then do that. Even the little things will help, and you’ll be surprised how much better you feel (and how much money you’ll likely save) by being even a little self-sufficient. 

When you think about old-fashioned lifestyles, you probably picture large families and close-knit communities. This is because everyone had to rely on each other to make it through. Other people were extremely important to survival, but with all of the technological distractions, it’s easy to forget about that. Start living more old-fashioned by shutting off those electronics and paying attention to the people around you to form bonds with neighbors and family. With all the modern conveniences, it can be tempting to stay insidemore than you should. However, you’d be amazed how much better you’ll feel simply by spending a bit more time outside! Get away from all of those distractions and enjoy the great outdoors! I love technology just as much as anyone else, so when I say ‘work hard’ I am not saying that you need to use a scythe to mow your lawn instead of a lawnmower (unless that’s your thing). Instead, what I mean is to throw yourself wholeheartedly into everything you do and do it to the best of your ability. Not only will you feel better about yourself and your work, but you’ll finish faster and probably have better results. Always work hard and know when to take a break.

The issue for most people is time management. A lot of people trying to be ‘old-fashioned’ will tell you that you should get rid of most of your technology. I argue, instead, that you need to limit your use of it. Find some non-technological hobbies or spend more time with friends.

That’s it for today, my friends! Now get out there and have a good and Godly day, for what lasting value is a good day if it’s not a Godly day? 

Blessings,