Four Years Without a Car: Embracing a Simpler Life

As we mark our four-year anniversary of ditching car ownership, we're reminded of the thousands of dollars we've saved by breaking free from the shackles of personal motorized mobility. 

It's a liberating feeling, one that's allowed us to redefine our relationship with convenience, spontaneity, and the world around us.

A Smaller World, A Simpler Existence

In a car-centric society, quitting driving changes everything. Our world has indeed shrunk, but we've come to realize that smaller doesn't necessarily mean worse. 

Without the constant need to be on the move, we've grown content with a more modest existence.

Planning Over Spontaneity

Gone are the days of impulsive road trips or last-minute errands. Without a car, every outing requires a plan, and we've grown to appreciate the gentle rhythm of a more intentional life. 

We're no longer bound by the need for speed, and our days are richer for it.

A Support Network

We're fortunate to have friends who kindly pick up our bulk grocery orders every few weeks, allowing us to stock up and streamline our lives. 

For smaller trips, my bicycle is trusty steed, carrying me into town for essentials or a dose of community.

Alternative Transportation

When two wheels won't suffice, we rely on a local non-profit transportation company, which provides everything from cars to wheelchair-accessible vehicles. 

It's a thoughtful, inclusive solution that's helped us navigate life's necessities with ease.

The Joy of Stillness

Most days, we're happy to simply be, surrounded by the beauty of our rural rental and the tranquility of our acre-and-a-half haven. 

We've discovered that not needing to be somewhere is a freedom in and of itself.

The Greatest Luxury

What we cherish most about this life is the absence of busyness and expense that comes with vehicle ownership. 

It's a savings of not just money, but time – a whole area of life that no longer requires our attention. 

And that, perhaps, is the greatest luxury of all.