Tag Archives: simple life

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 (Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/simple-quotes )

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 simpleContinue reading “Rewards of the Simple Life”

A simple life is not seeing how little we can get by with

“A simple life is not seeing how little we can get by with—that’s poverty—but how efficiently we can put first things first. . . . When you’re clear about your purpose and your priorities, you can painlessly discard whatever does not support these, whether it’s clutter in your cabinets or commitments on your calendar. (148)”Continue reading “A simple life is not seeing how little we can get by with”

The Simple Life

You may have heard the saying “Live simply so others may simply live,” which is attributed to Ghandi.  It has also been a popular slogan for back to nature, social justice and voluntary simplicity movements.  But how often do we really think about what it means?  Do we even care? Do we stop and thinkContinue reading “The Simple Life”