I've been reflecting on the concept of simple living and what the end goal is. (I acknowledge the everyone's version of simple living will be tailored to their life, choices, interests, career, family, location, etc.)
For me, simple living is close to the subreddit description - live more fully, enjoy my life.
Simple living is about gratitude. Today my hubs and I had dinner sitting on the tailgate at a park...and I was sat there thinking, 'I have a good life.' We practice gratitude daily. Being grateful means focusing on the blessings we have, and even finding gems of wisdom in difficult situations. (i.e., "The restaurant I wanted to eat at was closed, so I changed plans and got to try new cuisine.")
Simple living is also about contentment and being satisfied. Being satisfied with clothing that fits and is in good repair instead of purchasing a new wardrobe every season. Taking care of an older car so it runs for years instead of running up debt to have a new model (for the sake of having a new car.)
But at what point does contentment and being satisfied slip into settling, despair, or complacence? Like, "I can't afford a nicer house, so I guess I'm stuck in this pile." or "I hate this pair of uncomfortable shoes, but why bother getting new ones?" or "This job is soul-sucking and ruining my marriage, but what other choice do I have?" Le sigh.
I hope this makes sense. What do y'all think?
Submitted May 28, 2020 at 10:57PM by TX_Farmer https://ift.tt/3cbzbC3
