Daniel Schmachtenberger: A Plowboy-Ascetic Living Simplely in the Country

Daniel Schmachtenberger is an ascetic plowboy who lives simply and agriculturally on a small family farm in Oregon. He's also an advocate for open-heartedness and shares his story of how he transitioned from a life of materialism and complacency to one of simplicity and meditative mindfulness. We discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with making such a radical change, as well as the importance of cultivating a daily practice of introspection and self-awareness.