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fewer ends: 06: reflections

9/14/2015

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with each fewer ends post, i am noticing my desire to add, "and it's good for the environment".  this urge causes me to reflect on simple living as a topic of interest.  some approach simple living because of a desire to live on less money.  some desire to live more simply in order to reduce stress or to experience other health benefits.  some want to provide a more natural environment for their children.  some arrive here as a result of a decision to live zero-waste or in an effort to preserve the planet for future generations.  a response to God's assignment as stewards of creation could lead to simple living.  

what intrigues me is that each of these desires points one to the same principles…less, simplicity, respect for nature.  what saves us money is the same thing that is better for our planet.  what reduces stress is the same thing that produces less waste.  it is no surprise to find that God's assignment would result in our own flourishing.  

all these good things beget other good things.  
 
this post is one of a series originating here. 

simple on, my friends!
love,
jane
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Nicola
3/19/2017 06:27:27 pm

Hi Jane, thanks for writing this post. It encouraged me. As someone who grew up in church, and still loves to fellowship with His people, I can't help but notice that there isn't much of an emphasis on being "environmental" in the church. Perhaps this is simply the prevailing attitude in society today. However, I have been following a similar train of thought- as we are careful about our material possessions that we see as being given by God, we too should be aware of the impact of our actions on this world that He has created. Perhaps it can be seen as showing love for those who come after us as well, as we desire for our children and grandchildren to breathe clean air and to be able to eat fresh fruit and vegetables like we do. Small things but essential things. Starting out on this journey to be more environmentally conscious was a lonely one, so it's heartening to read something that I resonate with.

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Jane link
3/20/2017 03:38:38 pm

I am so glad to hear that it resonates with you too! Like you, I feel heartened to know that I am not alone in this journey. :)

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