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Daily Question, May 2

How can I live more simply?

  • reality

    I can try and buy healthier deserts to increase my health and strength, etc.. In general, walking more in nature’s balance and giving back to her abundance more ? reality

  • Teresa Leahy

    To enjoy the everyday things we usually take for granted be thankful for what I have and not stress or worry about what out of my control.

  • Tahsin Tabassum

    by living in the moment

  • Malag

    To help me answer this question I ask “what is it that has me living a more cluttered life?”; and what comes to mind is distraction. I do things, buy things live in a way that distracts my mind. What would happen if I didn’t distract? That’s the space that can lead me to a more simple life at least in that sense. Life is also richly complex but I don’t think it’s simplification from that richness that today’s question is exploring.

  • Pollyanna Gladwell
    I can live more simply by continuing the self-imposed news fast that I have been on for the last 4 or 5 weeks. As I don’t have a television, that meant no newspapers, online news or radio. I walk my dog with a friend at least twice a day, so I hear what I need to hear, but I try not to form an opinion and to withhold any uncivil comments about the newsmakers. It has allowed me more time for painting, reading, and other uplifting activities where I am not being roused to cynicism, irasc...

    I can live more simply by continuing the self-imposed news fast that I have been on for the last 4 or 5 weeks. As I don’t have a television, that meant no newspapers, online news or radio. I walk my dog with a friend at least twice a day, so I hear what I need to hear, but I try not to form an opinion and to withhold any uncivil comments about the newsmakers.

    It has allowed me more time for painting, reading, and other uplifting activities where I am not being roused to cynicism, irascibility, exasperation or other negative emotions – my usual response to the news.

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  • Maryke

    To enjoy the simple pleasured life offers everyday. During the lock-down, we are home bound, so I enjoy that I have a safe and warm home, with everything I need. I once heard, if you sit still and take stock of your life now, would you be satisfied to life like that for the rest of your life?
    My answer is a definite YES.

  • Hot Sauce

    It’s difficult to live simply in our highly consumerist society; however, a first step I can take is learning how to grow my food from home. This way, I will not have to depend on stores and restaurants to make my food and can offer much of the wealth I have to the poor and to social justice organizations.

  • Debra

    Be more awestruck in the moment. Enjoy my kitty. Enjoy my solitude. Enjoy contemplation. Enjoy learning. Love myself and allow life to unfold as it does and put fear aside to the best of my God-given abilities.

  • Judi

    During Covid, life is definitely more simple in terms of pace. Other simplicities would involve letting go of more ‘things’.

  • Ose

    The more I can let go of, the more simple live may become, I guess. So what is my heart beating for? To keep this is essential, and to let go of what is not necessary, as well as to identify and to let go of what has caused “weals” on my soul or kept part of me caught in fears or old habits of mind. Leading a life where the heart´s signals guide, gratefully open to life in its fullness, and mystery. Work in process…

    • Debra

      Ose~~~you’re a work in amazing progress living consciously. Thank you for being apart of this wonderful community.

  • Melissa

    Taking three deep breaths and slowing down to considered what my inner goodness is telling me is worthwhile to pursue.

  • TeriB

    By being present and enjoying the moment rather than setting my sights and intentions on the future.

  • AC

    Learning to slow down. My highlight of the day is walking with my girlfriend before sunset.

  • Michele

    Learning from others living a more simple life helps. Not purchasing unnecessary items, being conscious of our environment (reducing plastic- by using cloth grocery bags for example. Enjoying nature. As always, remaining grateful each and every day.

  • Rachel

    Perhaps apply Marie Kondo’s question— does this doing or consuming or being truly bring me joy?

  • Katrina

    First I would need to decide what that means for me. I recently retired and my life’s calendar, clock and bank account changed dramatically. Then this pandemic hit and it was all hit again. So for those two reasons a lot of activities and “stuff” has already been cut from my life, as well as distancing from the people I love. Not sure more simple is where I want to go right now. But maybe more creative.

  • 333USA

    I am discovering that the more present I am in the current moment, tge more aware I becone of all tge blessings in my life.

  • Carla

    I’m coming to know it’s not about “the stuff” or the clutter sprinkled through my house. It’s about how I am in relationship with it. If I have items others need can I detach & gift or give away? This applies to negative & judgmental thought patterns too. Growing in detachment will lead me to a simpler way of being.

  • EJP

    Live every day with sincere gratitude.

  • devy

    To live with what I have and nothing more ( currently experiencing that right now not being to do things such as going to the gym, going out to a restaurant for breakfast or shopping). I’ve become more aware of what material things I don’t need and realize that even though I am introverted, how much social interaction in plays..

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