Find meaning in simplicity
Ancient wisdom for modern mindful living
Philosophy of Simplicity
Discover how ancient wisdom meets the art of living with less. From the teachings of Stoics and Cynics to modern reflections on simplicity, This section will examine the philosophies of philosophers and reveal the aspects of simple living related to freedom and happiness.
Mindful Living
Learn to slow down in a world that moves too fast.
Here you’ll find reflections and practices that bring awareness to the everyday — turning ordinary moments into spaces for peace, balance, and gratitude.
Digital Minimalism
Reclaim your focus in the age of constant connection.
These essays explore how to live intentionally with technology — using it as a tool, not a trap — while protecting your time, attention, and inner calm.
Mind & Being
Where philosophy meets psychology.
Dive into ideas about consciousness, emotion, and the mind’s quiet power. This section bridges thought and feeling — helping you understand yourself beyond distraction and noise.
Recent Essays
The Art of Living Wisely: Lessons on Inner Contentment from Schopenhauer
Schopenhauer realized that life is a painful place.
Because life is a place full of suffering,
he said that the secret to a happy life lies not in achieving pleasure,
but in escaping suffering.
According to him, the only condition for escaping suffering was achieving inner contentment and inner peace.
Epicurus and the Art of Living Without Excess
In a world where the measure of success is ‘more,’
Epicurus stands as a quiet voice reminding us of something profound —
happiness is not about having everything,
but about needing little, achieved through moderation.
He did not reject pleasure;
He redefined it.
Digital Detox: Escaping the Algorithmic Trap
We live in a world where silence is rare.
Every morning, the screen lights up before the sun rises.
A message, an alert, or a new post —
They all grab our attention.
We are constantly paying attention to something.
In this endless noise, digital detox is now a necessity.
The Silent Strength of Solitude: Learning to Be Alone Well
We are surrounded by voices, screens, and endless noise —
yet we rarely hear ourselves.
True solitude is not loneliness.
It is the art of returning home — to one’s own presence.
It is the ground where thought becomes clear,
and life regains its weight.
Finding Stillness in a Noisy World: A Guide to Mindful Attention
Most of us only realize how tired we are when the screen goes dark.
We keep chasing after the peaceful sleep we last had in childhood.
In this age, silence is not merely the absence of noise
It is a form of resistance that allows the mind to rest.
Who We Are?
Less But Live is a quiet corner of the internet dedicated to exploring what it truly means to live well not by owning more, but by needing less.
Here, ancient philosophy meets the modern world. Through reflections on simplicity, mindfulness, and conscious living, we question the endless chase for possessions and the illusion of happiness it promises.
Each essay is an invitation to pause, think, and rediscover the joy of being — free from the noise, closer to clarity, and at peace with less.
Pause. Reflect. Reconnect.
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“Poverty, if in accord with the demands of nature, is great wealth;
but wealth, if boundless, is great poverty.”
-Epicurus