Simplicity
“We are the most materially affluent of all generations. In pursuit of the ‘good’ life, we have the possibility of more possessions, attainments and choices than ever before. We are also a generation of great despair, alienation, and unhappiness. We tend to be hoarders, amassing, accumulating, and gathering endless stockpiles of ‘stuff,’ inwardly and outwardly, which itself becomes a source of anxiety and tension. The clutter we accumulate, the endless possessions that no longer serve us, the distractions that fill our days, the incomplete conversations and relationships, the long list of things we “meant” to do, take over our lives our homes, and our hearts.”
“Clearly the meaning of our lives cannot be defined by our accumulation of things & achievements. The meaning of our lives is defined by the quality of our presence in this world and in each moment.”
The Buddhist Path to Simplicity
“We are the most materially affluent of all generations. In pursuit of the ‘good’ life, we have the possibility of more possessions, attainments and choices than ever before. We are also a generation of great despair, alienation, and unhappiness. We tend to be hoarders, amassing, accumulating, and gathering endless stockpiles of ‘stuff,’ inwardly and outwardly, which itself becomes a source of anxiety and tension. The clutter we accumulate, the endless possessions that no longer serve us, the distractions that fill our days, the incomplete conversations and relationships, the long list of things we “meant” to do, take over our lives our homes, and our hearts.”
“Clearly the meaning of our lives cannot be defined by our accumulation of things & achievements. The meaning of our lives is defined by the quality of our presence in this world and in each moment.”
The Buddhist Path to Simplicity
This is just a thought…why do we base the importance of our lives on the possessions and achievements we’ve acquired? We’ve been conditioned by society that the quality of our lives, our legacy is by what we have materially and in accolades. The true quality is how we’ve lived that life. Were we at peace with ourselves? Were our lives full of happiness and peaceful moments? Or was that life filled with stress and tension by trying to obtain possessions that society has told us we should have. I too am guilty of hoarding things…both inwardly and outwardly. Also of trying attain things that I’ve been conditioned to have. I’ve slowly started to let go of these things…these societal ideas in order to free myself; Freedom from the seemingly never-ending race to obtain possessions instead of seeking internal peace and happiness. No, this does not mean I’m going to relinquish my possessions, just be more conscious of how I base the quality of my life. I’ve been blessed to have wonderful things in my life. I’m grateful. I am becoming more aware of my inner struggle for peace and serenity. Trying to let go of the stress and tension and finding the source of these things is a step in the direction of simplicity.
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