This study has aimed to identify any changes in the extended of the adopters of voluntary simplicity, considering that they do not give importance to material possessions. Ten phenomenological interviews were conducted with adopters of a simple life. The adopters of voluntary simplicity faced many obstacles, such as pressure to consume. Some possessions, like books and objects that refer to stories of the past, are considered as sacred, are part of the individual s identity and are seen as inalienable. Attachment to possessions is not related to items with high monetary value, but is related to objects with high sentimental value. Possessions considered superfluous were donated by the voluntary simplifiers. The detachment also took place in the share of knowledge and of time with the goal of help others. Religion, education and the adoption of voluntary simplicity were factors that influenced identity, values and behavior of respondents in a simpler way of life which be is more important than have. The simplicity and the balance in life directed to an alternative path which intangible aspects such as health, peace, leisure, respect, generosity and happiness are more valued than goods.