“From the cradle to the grave ... the [wo]man of modern times struggles through a maze of endless complication.” Although Charles Wagner penned these words over 125 years ago, they are more true today than ever before. On today's show author Suzanne Johnson modernizes Wagner's tenets of simple living for twenty-first century existence. Here's a preview of the Wagner-isms we are revisiting today:  [7:30] We suffer the consequences of a too artificial life [11:30] The more goods a woman has, the more she wants [18:00] Pleasure cannot be bought or sold [24:00] Obscurity is not a sign of disgrace [30:00] The realm of silence is vaster than the realm of noise [41:00] Simplicity is a state of mind Resources mentioned: Simplify Your Life: 100 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Things That Really Matter by Elaine St. James The Simple Life by Charles Wagner A Vital Simplicity: Charles Wagner's 'The Simple Life' Revisited -- Join our (free!) community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube. Say hello! [email protected]. Our Sponsors: * Thank you to HomeThreads! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off. www.homethreads.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ * Thank you to Puro Air https://getpuroair.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy