For me today voluntary simplicity means not having plans that feel like the burden of obligation. In short, only doing what I want to do. Sounds selfish, feels selfish and without explanation is selfish.
I’m pretty certain I am not the only one who feels this way at times. Letting go of ‘doing’ out the world can be selfish when not couched, for example, in an intention to lead a quiet, non-judgmental, prayerful existence. The world doesn’t need another busy (as in busybody), chatty (as in gossipy), or generous (as in consumer) citizen. And yet, when I step away from this usual busy way I feel separated from my social existence. Clearly, the world needs more people who love (as in everyone), forgive (as in everyone), and include (as in everyone). I can join them. I can simply volunteer to do that.
Hum, what I’ve just written seems confusing. Well, I am confused. Please consider it as a idea in process.
I’m pretty certain I am not the only one who feels this way at times. Letting go of ‘doing’ out the world can be selfish when not couched, for example, in an intention to lead a quiet, non-judgmental, prayerful existence. The world doesn’t need another busy (as in busybody), chatty (as in gossipy), or generous (as in consumer) citizen. And yet, when I step away from this usual busy way I feel separated from my social existence. Clearly, the world needs more people who love (as in everyone), forgive (as in everyone), and include (as in everyone). I can join them. I can simply volunteer to do that.
Hum, what I’ve just written seems confusing. Well, I am confused. Please consider it as a idea in process.