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### Simple Living, Tried Gently

A Weekly Experiment Group Inspired by The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno
What would happen if we explored simple living together, one small experiment at a time?
This meetup is a slow, curious group for people who want more ease, presence, and clarity in daily life — without turning simplicity into another thing to “do right.”
Each week, we’ll work with a short section of The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno, a Zen Buddhist monk and garden designer, and turn insight into gentle, real-life experiments.

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### How it works

  • We meet every Tuesday at noon (12:00–1:00 pm)
  • The group runs for 14 weeks
  • Each week, we’ll focus on 7 experiments from the book
  • You’ll choose 4 experiments to try during the week
  • Experiments are small, practical, and low-pressure

When we meet, we’ll:

  • Briefly review the week’s theme
  • Share which experiments we tried
  • Talk about what felt nourishing, awkward, surprising, or clarifying
  • Reflect on how simplicity actually shows up in real life — not just in theory

There is no requirement to complete everything. This group is about noticing, not performing.

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### Joining late is completely okay

If you happen to find this group after it has already started, feel free to jump in.
We’re simply moving through the book seven experiments at a time, so it’s easy to join wherever we are and start experimenting right away.

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### What this group is (and isn’t)

This group is:

  • Curious, reflective, and experiential
  • Focused on how simplicity affects energy, attention, and well-being
  • Supportive, conversational, and non-competitive

This group is not:

  • A productivity challenge
  • A minimalist purity test
  • A space for comparison or pressure to “keep up”

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### Who this is for

  • People feeling overstimulated, overextended, or quietly burned out
  • Those drawn to simple living, mindfulness, or gentle structure
  • Anyone who prefers experimenting over being told what to do
  • Folks who enjoy thoughtful conversation and learning in community

No prior experience with the book is required — just openness, curiosity, and a willingness to try a few small things.

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