simplicity

Hi Maggie,

We got the snow here.  I think we have about 10 inches.  But now the wind is blowing and there is snow everywhere. The nice thing about working at home is that this doesn't change anything for me.  Well, my youngest is snowed in, and has been repeatedly plowed in, so she can't get out and go to work.  So no baby today.  That will be so good for the baby. She has been missing Mama so much.  They gave her ten days in a row...that was stressful for the babe.

Did you get to see your healer?

I enjoyed reading about your favorite testimony.  In thinking about them, it seems they all connect.  In some way, they are all one...

But my favorite testimony has always been simplicity.  Simplicity is taking only what you need, which respects all else.  It respects the Earth and her resources.  It respects the other mammals, and  critters we share home with.  It respects other people. 

If we live simply, then we know, we see, we feel the truth...there is enough.  There is enough for everyone to have what they need to survive and thrive, to live with dignity and security.

If we live simply, our lives are directed by peaceful community. We are not rushed, harried or bullied.

Gandhi said, and this is my favorite bumper sticker:  Live simply, so others may simply live.

For me, living simply means thinking carefully about what we want versus what we need.

And since all wars are, essentially, wars for resources, simplicity is a way to peace.  We relax, we have faith, we know there is enough for all.  We would not be here if there was not a place for us.

Simplicity is emotionally and psychologically stable, too. 

I feel our modern culture forces us forego simplicity in order to survive. I struggle with this...

How would you like to address the testimony that you struggle most with...

Looking forward to your response!

Love and hugs from Clare