tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post1774441168893931050..comments2024-03-28T13:36:17.137-06:00Comments on Moneyless World - Free World - Priceless World: Frenzy of FriendsSuelohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13739011165937473840noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-33685194474419338932012-05-05T05:07:53.666-06:002012-05-05T05:07:53.666-06:00Hi Daniel. Thanks for living by example. I feel so...Hi Daniel. Thanks for living by example. I feel sorry for those Anonymous commenters who contend that you are not contributing to society. Your message is the most honest and revolutionary I've come across. American Indians also lived off the land until the white man came and pushed them off. I live a very simple life and have been around others who had immense wealth and found them to be very ugly people. They measure a person's value by acquisitions. And of course I can help coveting sometimes when I see the luxury of acquisitive. Interestingly, I have not witnessed anyone make money by doing right or being kind. I do not mean to be sycophantic but you are a man for our time. Thank you for sharing.ECnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-22097620268128518812012-05-04T16:32:23.500-06:002012-05-04T16:32:23.500-06:00I agree with Anonymous, you are living on other...I agree with Anonymous, you are living on other's generosity, hard work, and charity. And then relating this "alternative lifestyle" to Christianity makes me sick. <br /><br />Paul in his letter to the church in Thessalonica, (II Thes 3:7-13) tells the Christians there to follow his example and WORK in order to PAY for the food that they eat. Paul calls you a busybody without discipline, and commands those like you to "work in quiet fashion and eat your OWN bread." <br /><br />It's your choice whether or not you want to live in a cave and not make any contributions to society, but don't excuse your laziness with Christian principles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-56190089810327293142012-05-04T15:04:56.372-06:002012-05-04T15:04:56.372-06:00I hope you make out to New York at some point--the...I hope you make out to New York at some point--the temple of the faith in the imaginary money that you speak of. I would certainly attend. In fact, I think a great many would. Keep up the good work!justapersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211112051410441076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-3066436719613039422012-05-04T13:14:27.784-06:002012-05-04T13:14:27.784-06:00There is NO SUCH THING as traveling without money ...There is NO SUCH THING as traveling without money or even living without money. Don't you see that the 'free' rides you are getting are a result of someone (that works and has money) GIVING it to you, or you are STEALING it??? I am not a slave to money. I live within my means, as my religion has taught me. On Sundays (my sabbath), I am indeed moneyless, and on the first Sunday I fast for the first two meals. But to try and say that you can LIVE without money is just incorrect. Someone is paying for you to stay where you to stay - to ride where you ride, etc. To say you 'live' in a cave is not without expense. Land is owned, therefore the cave you are living in is being paid for by someone - just not you. If you get your kicks off of living off of others, that's great - I am not going to knock you, but by all means, PLEASE STOP SAYING YOU LIVE WITHOUT MONEY - because you DON'T!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-81232870804164496912012-04-09T21:26:36.264-06:002012-04-09T21:26:36.264-06:00Greetings Daniel, I would like to live similar to ...Greetings Daniel, I would like to live similar to you & others like indigenous people. I'm from Colombia as I was adoped from there & I have lived in the Northeast for ~25 years. I have always wanted to live closer to nature & have pretty much rejected the rat race culture I was raised in for as long I can remember. Now I would like to return to a simpler way of life & most importantly grow my own food. I actually have family there & they want me live with them but they try to emulate the western culture...exactly what I'm running from. Help!!! Do you know of others like ourselves living or traveling through Colombia? However, a great interest of mine & one of the reasons I would like to go there is because I would like to learn the traditional indigenous knowledge of the people of Colombia...from the Amazon to the High Andes. That is my goal. Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.Colombia777https://www.blogger.com/profile/02342815887708459267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-87177574242993420042012-03-20T01:39:00.127-06:002012-03-20T01:39:00.127-06:00The book event tonight in Moab was a wonderful one...The book event tonight in Moab was a wonderful one! Congratulations to you and Mark Sundeen for giving birth to your story and sharing your philosophies.<br /><br />After tonight and reading the book, all I can say is I wish I lived next door (or rather next cave :-) to you so I could soak up some more of your thoughts and discuss the meaning of life... or even the weather. Unfortunately I don't, but it's good to discover your hang outs here in cyberspace. <br /><br />I know it probably sounds odd, but when I shook your hand I felt a connection or an energy or maybe just simply something real that is missing in most handshakes between humans. Whatever it was, it would be nice to experience more of it!<br /><br />Best to you on all fronts!<br /><br />DougHugohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05863898465941182778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-89151522221067837172012-03-18T05:09:09.343-06:002012-03-18T05:09:09.343-06:00Hi Daniel. I'm new to you. ;)
I read your boo...Hi Daniel. I'm new to you. ;) <br />I read your book: Awesome. Thank you. <br />It and your other work are great accomplishmnets and gifts to the world.<br />Love and posiive energy to you and yours, my friend.<br />Sincerely.<br />MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-77882237329762259172012-03-08T18:36:21.039-07:002012-03-08T18:36:21.039-07:00Timothy, I checked out Amazon.com and it has both ...Timothy, I checked out Amazon.com and it has both the e-book and the physical book version for sale.Ben https://www.blogger.com/profile/03800165034255683953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-40814421630057958522012-03-07T19:36:56.299-07:002012-03-07T19:36:56.299-07:00Daniel:
From time to time, I've posted on this...Daniel:<br />From time to time, I've posted on this site over the years; just not lately. I've been away making money. [Pain-in-the-ass; necessary evil, for me.] <br /><br />I really liked your take on Slab City last year. Good-on-ya mate.<br /><br />If you ever get to Ireland, my man, you will be an instant sensation, particularly if your publisher can promote the trip in advance. Alas, I know that's not your style. You'd be a hit in the UK as well, although you'd have more critics there. <br /><br />@Chris, I'll take Suelo's book when you've finished. You can find me easily on the Internet. <br /><br />Is there an e-book version? I really want to read this book; but do not want to "buy" it, out of respect to the author.The Law Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13149871917629559993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-82040021061925743462012-03-07T16:22:48.564-07:002012-03-07T16:22:48.564-07:00I have requested the Ignacio library order "y...I have requested the Ignacio library order "your" book. Thank you for your words on your site. I am so gla you are. I love that you were my wise man all those years ago. love,pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-52754121299507659222012-03-06T13:39:01.492-07:002012-03-06T13:39:01.492-07:00I got the book today. I plunged right into the fir...I got the book today. I plunged right into the first chapter (sorry, wasting company time) which is stealing, but I couldn't resist. When I am done with the book I will for sure pass it on to the next soul. Thanks, Suelo, for allowing us into your life a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-71594016794122411332012-03-06T12:47:15.157-07:002012-03-06T12:47:15.157-07:00Dear Daniel,
Thank you very much for answering ou...Dear Daniel,<br /><br />Thank you very much for answering our questions so promptly. Your answers and your example have given us much to consider as we continue to discuss the ideals of Transcendentalist thinkers and writers like Emerson and Thoreau. My students are very curious about your way of life. As we continue to read excerpts of "Nature," "Self-Reliance," and "Walden," we are in the process of brainstorming a few more questions for you. We will send the questions to you when we have decided on our list. Thank you very much again. We wish you the very best.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Jon NetzlerJon Netzlerhttp://www.stoughton.k12.wi.us/HighSchool.cfm?subpage=1361398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-88643508823987061122012-03-05T19:10:52.963-07:002012-03-05T19:10:52.963-07:001. How are you able to shrug off indignities like ...1. How are you able to shrug off indignities like mice and bugs?<br />Believe me, they're way way way lesser indignities than slaving 9-5 or worrying about finances & "security."<br />2. If you could have anything, what would it be?<br />Nothing. The point of living this way is to want nothing.<br />3. Are you ever lonely?<br />Yes, when I forget loneliness is simply a state of mind.<br />4. What is your favorite food?<br />Only what I'm eating at present. Thinking about favorites puts us into a state of discontent.<br />5. What do you do for fun?<br />Sleep, hike, see friends, cook, eat, art, meditate, play music, read, write, hitch-hiking, train-hopping, dancing, experiencing the joy of not knowing what will happen in the next minute, etc. <br />6. Do you eat bugs?<br />Yes. Grasshoppers & grubs are scrumptious.<br />7. Why don’t you like money?<br />See FAQ 1 in website (why I live without money)<br />8. Do you miss showers?<br />No. I love plunging in the creek. I enjoy showers when they come, though.<br />9. Who is your best friend?<br />Whoever I'm with.<br />10. What do you do for clean water?<br />I drink from a spring or boil creek water. I drink tapwater in civilization.<br />11. How are you?<br />Depends when. Good and bad and mediocre, sick and healthy: I like experiencing all life dishes out.<br />12. How do you feel about getting cold during the winter?<br />Comfort is relative - a state of mind. Discomfort isn't in circumstances, but in *thinking* of what could be more comfortable. 13. What do you miss most about your normal life?<br />I miss nothing, seriously. This is my normal life.<br />14. What do you do if you get lonely or sad?<br />I sit with it until I realize it's only a state of mind, and it vanishes. We get lonely or sad whether or not we're around people, no?<br />15. Do you ever talk to your family?<br />All the time. I'm visiting my parents right now. But, really, everybody, human and non, is my family.Suelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739011165937473840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-83218972496343585652012-03-05T18:53:04.888-07:002012-03-05T18:53:04.888-07:00@Raj: email me personally - *maybe* we can work so...@Raj: email me personally - *maybe* we can work something out.<br /><br />@Charlie: see http://sites.google.com/site/livingwithoutmoney/Home/how-to-become-free-from-debt in the websiteSuelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739011165937473840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-8256812447498141162012-03-05T13:09:39.334-07:002012-03-05T13:09:39.334-07:00Dear Mr. Suelo,
My name is Jon Netzler, and I am...Dear Mr. Suelo, <br /><br />My name is Jon Netzler, and I am a high school English teacher in Wisconsin. Our class is studying Transcendentalism. Last week I listened to a program on Wisconsin Public Radio which discussed your life and beliefs. I shared an article about your life with my students, and they brainstormed a list of questions for you. <br /><br />We are curious about your philosophy and your way of life. Thanks for your consideration,<br /><br />Jon Netzler<br /><br />P.S. The password to my personal high school website is netzler.<br /><br />Questions for Daniel Suelo:<br /><br />1. How are you able to shrug off indignities like mice and bugs?<br />2. If you could have anything, what would it be?<br />3. Are you ever lonely?<br />4. What is your favorite food?<br />5. What do you do for fun?<br />6. Do you eat bugs?<br />7. Why don’t you like money?<br />8. Do you miss showers?<br />9. Who is your best friend?<br />10. What do you do for clean water?<br />11. How are you?<br />12. How do you feel about getting cold during the winter?<br />13. What do you miss most about your normal life?<br />14. What do you do if you get lonely or sad?<br />15. Do you ever talk to your family?Jon Netzlerhttp://www.stoughton.k12.wi.us/HighSchool.cfm?subpage=1361398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-12305836111422004342012-03-04T20:58:14.493-07:002012-03-04T20:58:14.493-07:00@Suelo,
Your story is very compelling... my only ...@Suelo,<br /><br />Your story is very compelling... my only question is, how did you pay off debts (if any)...<br /><br />For me, I'm interested in alternative living but have student loans to pay off and I feel it's an obligation that can't be neglected.<br /><br />Would love to get your thoughts.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />CharlieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-78966466704662132512012-03-03T21:14:07.316-07:002012-03-03T21:14:07.316-07:00Its great that the book is coming out. I'd lov...Its great that the book is coming out. I'd love to read it but I don't know if there is anyway I could read it without having to pay for it! Hopefully someone uploads the text online so I can read it for free. :) <br /><br />It's great that you had these visitors and that there seems to be a growing movement of people who are dedicated to living without money or at least taking the ideals seriously. God bless.rajnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-24591900099388485072012-03-02T11:25:25.302-07:002012-03-02T11:25:25.302-07:00Sorry...I know I am filling up the comment board a...Sorry...I know I am filling up the comment board and I meant to add this to my last comment, but Suelo I think it would be a neat addition to your blog if you could maybe explain how you make some of that mormon tea, juniper tea, or other little items you eat/drink while living moneyless. I have tried making Mormon tea several times, but I am not sure I do it right. Just a thought that's all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-35310852471656427572012-03-02T11:20:28.457-07:002012-03-02T11:20:28.457-07:00By the way...I just purchased the book through Ama...By the way...I just purchased the book through Amazon,. It is set to arrive 3/6. I can't wait to get started.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-24922685708336865932012-03-01T16:09:06.597-07:002012-03-01T16:09:06.597-07:00I've been following this blog of yours and you...I've been following this blog of yours and your website for over a year and it never ceases to impress. Thanks for the updates on your visitors. I loved the pics. I wish you could make it to St. George for your book tour. It woul be a delight to meet you. I am planning a trip to Moab this summer with the fam...maybe I will run into you. Thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-57896424701417637122012-03-01T10:56:12.697-07:002012-03-01T10:56:12.697-07:00I just added the 2 'Guest Cave' pics above...I just added the 2 'Guest Cave' pics above, which Glenn just sent me.<br /><br />Though I did it once, I prefer not for people to buy me plane tickets anymore, unless the airline itself offers the flight for free.Suelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739011165937473840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-29269081340025115862012-02-29T18:06:29.366-07:002012-02-29T18:06:29.366-07:00It would be cool if you were serving Juniper Tea j...It would be cool if you were serving Juniper Tea just like in the picture too!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266757685674405297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-72647522906862319552012-02-29T16:59:32.958-07:002012-02-29T16:59:32.958-07:00@Ben - presumably the books promoters would want t...@Ben - presumably the books promoters would want to arrange a few plane trips to promote the book and presumably Daniel could accept this on the basis that it is freely given and a great chance to "spread the word".<br /><br />Anyway, Daniel, if you plan to visit Ireland or the UK you would surely get many offers for free accomodation - from me for one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-27406169067132935292012-02-28T18:55:56.500-07:002012-02-28T18:55:56.500-07:00@Ben & Brian -
well, Benjamin & Raphael al...@Ben & Brian -<br />well, Benjamin & Raphael already proved you can hitch a boat between Europe & the Americas with no money. My problem is I have no ID to my name, much less a passport. But I still have a hunch it's possible.<br /><br />@Rachelle - there should be FAQs to answer your questions in the website link 'LIVING WITHOUT MONEY' (upper right corner here)Suelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739011165937473840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149653.post-80507228730259809792012-02-28T16:05:49.184-07:002012-02-28T16:05:49.184-07:00It's mind blowing how you've been living t...It's mind blowing how you've been living this way for over a decade. How do you do it? Do you hunt for some of your food? Dumpster dive? What? I'm genuinely curious. Is it hard? Do you ever get lonely? How do you get access the internet?Rachelle Pierrenoreply@blogger.com