So we have been in Tasmania for around 3 years now.
In that time we have relocated ourselves into a small rural community. We purchased part of an old farm. Commenced building a house. Have begun to set up paddocks, redo fences, plan animal enclosures, vegetable patches, acquire animals and generally attempt to be farmers.
Moving here was part of an overall plan of simplification. It has gotten pretty complicated however trying to be simple.
Our journey into farming and the simple life began many years ago.
One of our sons was diagnosed with Autism at age 3.
We went through what many parents go through. We began many years of therapy and many years of trial and error.
Having a life changer like that in your early twenties tends to change some views that you might have.
We tried many different therapies. We did anything to help our son.
The most effective changes however were seen with alterations to his and our diet.
I began to research, experiment and learn. I began to see food as medicine. I began to see dramatic differences in behaviour. I began to see differences in me and the other kids as I changed the food we ate.
As I was changing our diets, I was changing as well. I began to rethink everything.
Why do I have to a big mortgage?
What do I really want out of life?
Do I need to live in a big city?
Is this the life I want?
What will the future hold for our boy?
Is this sustainable?
It got me thinking...... It got me evaluating everything......
So 5 years later here we are. We are attempting to have an organic, self sufficient lifestyle. A slow life some describe it.
The blog will be a fun way to record it all I guess. So here goes. Hopefully those who read won't be bored.
Cheers.
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