Serenity
At night I step into my bedroom, softly lit with a small hurricane oil lamp, and look over everything. Recently I reorganized a few things and simplified my room a bit more. This is something I hope to do every day. I see people who have much more than me and wonder why they feel the need to have it. Twenty pairs of shoes, twelve purses, six jackets, four whole bed sets with giant pillows, and a house so large I have empty space to fill. I don't need that.
Then I think of those who have less. Some people are happy with it. Some are not. I think I would be happier with less. I even strive for it. I am seeking comfort and coziness and simplicity. Mostly, I am seeking peace. I think the Buddhists had it right when they said that want for something creates suffering. To want is more often than not a bad thing. To need is entirely different. Learning the difference between the two is very important to me.
I don't want to rely on a store to give me what I want. I don't want to rely on packages to get what I need. I want to work honestly and truthfully. I wish I could explain this need to live a simple, rustic, old-fashioned life. I think on a spiritual level, I need this. I need to cleanse my life.
Then I think of those who have less. Some people are happy with it. Some are not. I think I would be happier with less. I even strive for it. I am seeking comfort and coziness and simplicity. Mostly, I am seeking peace. I think the Buddhists had it right when they said that want for something creates suffering. To want is more often than not a bad thing. To need is entirely different. Learning the difference between the two is very important to me.
I don't want to rely on a store to give me what I want. I don't want to rely on packages to get what I need. I want to work honestly and truthfully. I wish I could explain this need to live a simple, rustic, old-fashioned life. I think on a spiritual level, I need this. I need to cleanse my life.