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
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
