I am always looking for my ways to live more simply. NOT in the plain, dull, and boring definition of the word. Rather, I am looking for freedom from complexity, pretentiousness, and stress. I want my life to flow out of priorities that match what is really important. Loving and living simply, yet with great depth.
My quest for the next simple adventure led me from Colorado to Lubbock, TX to be a law student at Texas Tech. Although, law school is far from simple, I wanted other areas of my life to be. I came with 8 boxes, 2 of which were food that I raided from my home pantry. I moved into an efficiency apartment in which I can sit on my bed and reach the stove to boil an egg, simultaneously. In an effort to live on ten dollars I day (including rent) I decided against a TV, internet, or a buying a car. Minimizing the stuff in my life has helped give me perspective. However, I still got a ways to go. So this blog is designed to be a remainder to me of what is important, eternal, and worthwhile.
So this is my essential groundwork: To eliminate the complexities in my life that so frequently distract me from the people and things that matter. To tune out machines in favor of people. To savor the moments of true, momentary contentment. To eliminate unnecessary spending by discovering cheap and chic ways to save. To find recipes that are delicious without giving me a "direction" induced headache. The make the study of law a palatable and practical tool for my future. To bask in thankfulness for the over-abundance of good things and people in my life.
Most importantly: Happy Easter! He is risen. Thank you, Jesus. All to you I owe.
I, too, am looking to simplify my life... I think it's wonderful that you have discovered simplicity while you are young. After this next big art show, I will be cleaning out a lot of "stuff." I think that will help. Between Darryl talking about a simple life, and now, you too...I think I am motivated! ...Thanks!
ReplyDelete