Life in the countryside has a way of teaching you what really matters. A few years ago, I left behind the noise and rush of the city and returned to my small hometown tucked into the hills.
It wasn’t just a move — it was a choice to live slower, breathe deeper, and find meaning in the simple, everyday moments.
Looking back, it’s one of the best decisions I ever made. And honestly? I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
The Real Soundtrack of Mornings
One of the first things you notice about life in the countryside is how peaceful mornings feel.
When I open the terrace door, there’s no traffic noise — just roosters crowing, birds singing, and trees moving with the breeze.
If the weather’s kind (and my toddler hasn’t already declared a snack emergency 😄), I start the day with coffee on the terrace.
In summer, we take breakfast outside to the garden gazebo. Coffee mingles with the scent of flowers, and the morning feels like a small celebration of slow living.
What Slow Living Actually Looks Like (Beyond Instagram)
Village life naturally slows your steps. Walks through fields aren’t planned events — they’re part of daily life.
Kids chase each other across playgrounds. Parents wave from gardens. Neighbors stop to chat, not rush past.
One of my favorite moments?
Every so often, the whole neighborhood shows up to clean the playground.
No schedules. No apps. Just real teamwork — pulling weeds, trimming grass, sharing lemonade, and laughing like it’s the 90s again.
Slow living here isn’t a trend. It’s just… life.
Growing More Than Food: Our Backyard Garden
Our garden isn’t just about strawberries and onions — it’s about building memories.
Every day, my little one races to the garden with grandma. Tiny muddy boots, sun-warmed cheeks, hands full of strawberries.
It’s a simple kind of joy you can’t buy or schedule.
And when winter rolls around?
We sled in the backyard instead of squeezing onto a crowded rink.
No traffic jams. No endless weather updates. Just scarves flying and laughter echoing across snowy fields.
Why I’ll Always Choose Life in the Countryside Over City Life
City perks? Sure — if you like waiting in traffic, dodging crowds, and overpaying for lukewarm coffee. 😅
But no city skyline will ever beat a backyard blooming with flowers.
No new app will replace planting onions with your kid or sipping coffee under an open sky.
Here, happiness isn’t something you rush toward.
It’s something you find in the quiet mornings, the muddy boots, the simple dinners outside.
If you’re curious about how slowing down can make life feel fuller, this post about the benefits of living more slowly shares even more reasons why embracing a slower pace might just be the best thing you do for yourself.
Final Thoughts on Life in the Countryside
Life in the countryside isn’t about chasing big moments. It’s about noticing the small ones that build a real, full life.
A warm cup of coffee outside. Strawberries plucked straight from the vine. Sledding until your cheeks hurt from smiling.
You don’t have to move to the countryside to start living a little slower.
If you’re ready to bring some calm to your mornings, check out my next post: Simple Morning Rituals for a Peaceful Start — I’m sharing easy ways to create a bit of countryside magic wherever you are.
Because sometimes, what your soul really needs isn’t more… it’s less.
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