I have realized over and over again that I own far too many things. The thought enters my mind, and then leaves like an acquaintaince who fails to make any real impression. I think about it when I move, when I buy something new and when I realize there's no empty space in my room and then it finds its way to the emptiness of my heart. And then comes the real world and I forget all about it - when I realize there are "far more important" things - the due dates, the bills and more importantly, the aspirations. I've toyed with the idea of minimalism, I like it. I just find myself trying too much to pursue it. I read a story in an email newsletter sent out by the world famous author Paulo Coelho that summarizes much:
The kingdom of this world
An old hermit was once invited to visit the court of the most powerful king of the day.
“I envy a holy man, who is content with so little,” commented the sovereign.
“I envy Your Majesty, who is content with less than I. I have the music of the celestial spheres, I have the rivers and mountains of the whole wide world, I have the moon and the sun, because I have God in my soul. Your Majesty, however, has only this kingdom.”
I find myself closer to my thoughts and feelings when I am with less technology - Perhaps I don't have the discipline to control how I waste my time and focus on what's truly important. All the self development done and good, I go back to being the same person with the same distractions day after day. How do I deal with not going back there? How do you deal with that?
I love reading your blog... sorry I did not catch up on it for a year *blushes* but its the same old feeling of connecting with you; with each post that I read :)
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