Voluntary Simplicity

Teresa asked recently what I meant when I said that I live a simple life. The best way I can think to describe it is that I have no interest in keeping up with the Jones or living a fast-paced lifestyle.

I don't have much of an interest in acquiring more stuff. There are a few things from my childhood that mean a lot to me, all of which could easily fit into one cardboard box should we ever move - my baby book, two photo albums, a few old dresses my grandmother made for me, my high school yearbooks.

 I value having as much time as possible to think, to write, to read, to cultivate strong relationships with friends and family.  I don't care to own a car or house or to keep up with the latest fashions (with the possible exception of technology - I do have a soft spot for shiny new cell phones and laptops. :) )  Doing something just because it's what everyone else is doing doesn't make any sense to me. I believe  in working hard at whatever profession one may find themselves in, but I do not believe that work is suppose to give us a sense of meaning or purpose in life.  In short, I'm not motivated by many of the things that motivate most other people.

I'm working on a few new blog posts. They should begin to show up in the next week or so. In the meantime, you can read more about simple living here.