Life is easy. Why do we make it so hard? | Jon Jandai | TEDxDoiSuthep

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Life in Bangkok was challenging, leading to a realization that simplicity can bring ease and joy. Returning to a village lifestyle with minimal effort highlighted the benefits of a simpler, more sustainable way of living.

Insights

  • The journey from a complex and stressful life in Bangkok to a simpler and more fulfilling existence in a rural village underscored the transformative power of embracing simplicity and ease.
  • The creation of "Pun Pun" in Chiang Mai symbolizes a commitment to sustainable living, community connection, and the preservation of traditional knowledge, illustrating a shift towards a more holistic and fulfilling way of life.

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Recent questions

  • How did the individual's perception of life change in Bangkok?

    Life felt hard and complicated in Bangkok, leading to a realization that life can be easy and fun.

  • What influenced the individual's decision to return to a simpler life in the village?

    Influenced by societal pressure to seek success in Bangkok, life became challenging and demanding.

  • How did the individual's experience with university education impact their outlook on life?

    University education was found lacking in productive knowledge, leading to disillusionment.

  • What lifestyle choices did the individual make to embrace simplicity and contentment?

    Rejecting fashion trends and relying on hand-me-down clothes showcased a shift towards simplicity and contentment.

  • How did the individual's establishment of "Pun Pun" reflect their values and beliefs?

    Establishing "Pun Pun" in Chiang Mai to save seeds and promote learning for an easier, more connected, and sustainable way of life.

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Simplicity: The Key to Easy Living

  • Life felt hard and complicated in Bangkok, leading to a realization that life can be easy and fun.
  • Growing up in a poor village in Thailand, life was initially simple and enjoyable.
  • Influenced by societal pressure to seek success in Bangkok, life became challenging and demanding.
  • University education was found lacking in productive knowledge, leading to disillusionment.
  • Returning to a simpler life in the village, working two months a year and tending a small garden, provided an easy and sustainable way of living.
  • Building a house in three months with minimal effort highlighted the ease of achieving basic needs.
  • Rejecting fashion trends and relying on hand-me-down clothes showcased a shift towards simplicity and contentment.
  • Embracing natural remedies and self-reliance for healing illnesses emphasized the ease and freedom of a simpler lifestyle.
  • Establishing "Pun Pun" in Chiang Mai to save seeds and promote learning for an easier, more connected, and sustainable way of life.
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