I noticed that some young people, and not only, reorient themselves towards a more natural and simple life. Though located in villages, their homes are not deprived from comfort - internet, running water, washing machines etc.
I will start with a briefing about an interesting study (video below):
There are old people on this planet that live happily ever after even more than 100 years.
How are their lives, what do they eat, how do they work ?
Dan Buettner tries to reveal some of his discoveries.
You will see that they are quite logical and uncomplicated,
but somehow not in accordance with the evolution trend of the modern society.
Of course such happiness - as in the picture of Onisor - is for many of us hard to accept and to live,
but there are many alternatives.
One nice example is about the Padureni Village.
This village is located in the (faar faaaar) East of Romania, region also known for it''s poverty.By the way - they even have a website: http://www.comuna-padureni.ro/
This village is located in the (faar faaaar) East of Romania, region known also for it''s poverty.
(The above photo of a shepherd illustrates this aspect of Moldavian village life.)
Once you reach Padureni, the roads will surprise you - they
are not like in other Moldavian villages. Then you will discover a
beautiful park, a swimming pool, a theater, activity halls and even
dentists, psychologists and a notary.
People living here made all this happen and they enjoy their achievements.
I am happy to discover such stories. This tells me that there is hope.
Another interesting story, coming from the West of Romania, is the
one of Marcu, a shepherd who went to university and even started a PhD, but
disappointed by the urban life of modern man, decided to choose
another path.
the philosopher shepherd (romanian)
This tendency of people reorienting towards a simpler and more natural
life but, if possible, with all necessary comfort, is also reflected by the real estate market.
Some years ago many properties on the market were oversized and extravagant villas. (People escaped from the communistic
restrictions felt an urge for big, new, non conformist, opulent
possessions.)
Now one can find, what I wold say, more decent offers: reasonable family
houses near cities and even land and old houses in the villages.
What I don't find fair is that other Europeans have same
rights as Romanians concerning the acquisition of land and properties even though, now
in 2016, there is an obvious disparity in purchasing power. Here there
can be a long debate that I don't want to start right now - just raising an
exclamation mark!
2500mp garden with orchard and vineyards - 80mp house - 23.000 euro -
so we cannot live like our ancestors did 150 years ago.
It is good to take advantage of evolution and progress (especially when it makes your life easier - vacuum robot, steam cleaner, gps etc. etc.)
It is equally good to appreciate the benefits offered by healthy (regional) food, clean air, peaceful environment, gardening, traditional (inspired) activities, medicinal herbs and spices, a morning walk etc. etc.
