Simple life is the source of happiness, which saves us a lot of troubles from things, and also opens up greater empty questions for our physical and mental liberation. Simple life does not mean that you should give up your pursuit and work, but that you should grasp the essence and centre of gravity of life and work, and remove the trivialities of secular flashy in a way. Carlson said:
“A simple life is not self-governing. You can drive an expensive car, but you can still simplify your life. A basic concept is in hand. You just want to improve your quality of life. The key is to be honest with yourself and think about what is really important to you in life.
Taylor is a priest in the suburbs of New York. That day, a patient in a suburban hospital was in critical condition, and he was invited to preside over his deathbed confession. When he arrived at the hospital, he heard a passage like: “I like singing. Music is my life. My wish is to sing all over the United States. As a black man, I have realised this wish, and I have nothing to confess. Now I just want to say, thank you for making me live my life happily and supporting my six children with singing. Now my life is coming to an end, but I will die without regret. Kind priest, now I just want you to tell my children to do what they like. Their father will be proud of them. Ding, a wandering singer, can say it on his deathbed; such a thing surprised Father Taylor, because all the possessions of this black singer are a guitar. His job is to put the hat on the ground and start singing everywhere. For 40 years, he has infected his audience with desolate western songs in exchange for the reward he deserves. Although he is not a rich man with a lot of money, he never lacks happiness. He lives a simple life and has an easily satisfying heart.
Father Taylor mentioned this matter in a subsequent speech. He concluded, “The most meaningful way to live is very simple. It is to do what you like to do. From it, you can find an easily satisfying heart.” In fact, simplicity is an art and philosophy of life. Simple life is a simpleist’s life choice. Whether it is living in seclusion in the countryside, returning to the original, or voluntarily choosing to be poor, it is worth reminding that simple wishes are only a way, not an end. The first is the simplification of the external living environment. When you don’t need to spend more time and energy on the external life, it also provides more space and peace for the internal life. After that, there is the adjustment and simplification of inner life. At this time, you can understand the essence of yourself more deeply. Modern medicine has proved that the human body and spirit are closely linked. When the body is adjusted to the best state, the spirit can enter a relaxed state; and when the human body and spirit enter a good state, the human soul, that is, human life.
The power is more vigourous.
Many people in Western countries now advocate living a simple life. They try to leave the car, electronics and fashion circles to see if they can live a happy life, which is called grassroots sports. They emphasise that simplifying their lives is not to completely abandon material desires, but to distract people’s attention from the flashy things outside the body in an appropriate proportion, put them on themselves, mentally, and emotionally, and live a balanced, harmonious and calm life. The essence is to improve the quality of life. ” Only when it is simple can you be calm and happy.” Don’t expect a beautiful house, don’t covet the delicacies of mountains, don’t follow fashion, don’t pretend to be noble, and live a simple and natural life. An external wealth may not be as good as others, but you can enjoy a full and rich life in your heart. This is natural life, with work and leisure, the fun of work, and the leisure of sharing the warmth and free activities with my family.
An old gentleman who knew that he would die soon wrote down this passage in his diary: “If I can live for the first time, I will try more mistakes, and I will no longer pursue perfection in everything.” I’d rather have more rest, settle down with the situation, and be a little confused in the world, instead of calculating what is about to happen. If possible, I will travel more, wade mountains and rivers, and go to more dangerous places. In the past days, I really lived too carefully. Every minute and every second was not allowed to be lost. I was too sober and clear that it was too reasonable. If everything can start over again, I will go to the street without preparing anything, even without a tissue. If I can do it again, I will walk barefoot outdoors and even stay up all night. Also, I will go to the amusement park to play more.
Circle Trojan horse, watch the sunrise a few more times, and play with the children in the park. …As long as life can start from scratch, but I know it’s impossible.”
The old gentleman is an authentic and complete businessman. He lives in a pious shopping mall. He once tried his best and did it himself to exhaust himself. For this reason, he can always find an excuse to comfort himself: “The shopping mall is like a battlefield. I can’t help myself, I can’t help myself!” It was not until the moment of his death that he completely realised that life does not need a lot of money. A simple life is the most precious thing to make himself happy!
