I went live on Facebook this morning to talk about current conditions in our world. I kept losing my internet connection so it is in three parts. I am posting the last part here. You may see the rest at https://www.facebook.com/espirational/videos
To live in the most natural state possible
“The true purpose of tidying is to live in the most natural state possible. Owning only what we love and what we need is the most natural condition. By putting our house in order, we can live in our natural state. We choose those things that bring us joy and cherish what is truly precious in our lives…”
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Escape from complicated life
“Escape from complicated life! Take refuge in simple life! You will find three treasures there: Healthy body, peaceful mind and a life away from ambitious fools!”
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The Simplification Process
“…there are often many things we feel we should do that, in fact, we don’t really have to do. Getting to the point where we can tell the difference is a major milestone in the simplification process.”
― Living the Simple Life: A Guide to Scaling Down and Enjoying More
Rewards of the Simple Life
“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — these are some of the rewards of the simple life.”
Having More with Less
Yes you can actually have more with less. Seems contradictory, doesn’t it? But just think about what might happen if you scaled down, made a clear distinction between needs and wants and cleaned out the clutter, mentally and emotionally as well as physically. Could you actually end up having more?
These are just a few of the things you could have more of with less.
- More time. What could you do with the time you spend acquiring, organizing, fixing or paying for all your stuff? Does taking care of your possessions take priority over family time?
- More room. Is you living space full to the brim or at least cluttered? How much of all that stuff do you actually use?
- More peace of mind. Wouldn’t it be nice to not have to always worry about someone stealing your stuff, having it destroyed in a fire or storm or having enough money to make payments?
- More freedom. Do your possessions control you? Do you feel trapped in a job you hate because of your house, cars and other “stuff” payments?
- More energy. Are you always exhausted trying to keep a house bigger than you really need clean?
- More appreciation for what you have. Can you truly appreciate things you haven’t seen in months or don’t even remember buying?
Think about it. What are your material possessions costing you? What could you have more of with less?
Simple Religion
“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” —
Dalai Lama
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Live close to the ground
In dwelling,
live close to the ground.
In thinking,
keep to the simple.
In conflict,
be fair and generous.
In governing,
don’t try to control.
In work,
do what you enjoy.
In family life,
be completely present.”
— Lao Tzu
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A simple and unassuming manner
“I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone,
best both for the body and the mind.”
— Albert Einstein
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Gaining Free time and productivity
“It’s surprising how much free time and productivity you gain
when you lose the busyness in your mind.
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