Voluntary Simplicity - "A manner of living that is outwardly more simple and inwardly more rich. To live more voluntarily is to live more deliberately, intentionally and purposefully - in short, it is to live more consciously. The objective of voluntary simplicity is not to dogmatically live with less, but is the more demanding intention of living in balance in order to find a life of greater purpose, fulfillment, and satisfaction."
Duane Elgin (Voluntary Simplicity)
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When I was teaching in Colorado another teacher, Arun Dass whose parents were from India, taught me to question everything I purchased. Do I need this or is it clutter? My Mom taught me, "Make do with what you have and use nature for decorating for Christmas etc.It's a beginning.
February 25, 2008, Sister Florence Vales
In Gaudium Et Spes 22 it states “This likeness reveals that man, who is the only creature on earth which God willed for itself, cannot fully find himself except through a sincere gift of himself.” This likeness is the unity of the Trinity that we are called to in our relationships. I think the next step would be to prioritize my life so that I become more giving instead of seeking to get "things". I will not find fulfillment in possessions but in relationship. As I live this I will live more simply.
February 25, 2008, Tim Cronin