In today’s world I am really getting a better understanding of, “Less is More” : Simplicity is better than elaborate embellishment. I realized (at 60!) how much of the world has been consumed by the lie: “I need more, want that next new thing (I-phone, car, bigger house), gotta have more, it is the way to happines, right?” WRONG!. It only puts us in debt more, working more to pay for the debt, and the next new depreciates & the initial joy of that new thing is gone within 30 days, tops 60.

Then come the thoughts, “dang, I wish I had kept my car. (which was paid off) And this new phone is frutrating with all the changes. Augh, this bigger house, with it’s bigger payment, is more to clean, has a higher utiiites, insurance, and now I need to work a P/T job to pay for it so I don’t even get to enjoy it. What was I thinking? ” That’s the problem, most aren’t thinking or looking at the potential consequences. Too many are just trying to keep up with the herd. (the Jones) Are you saying, “that’s not my problem, I can’t afford a new house or car?”

This more, more, more can show up in smaller ways too. Like clothes, eating out, or Stuff for your apartment or house. And these smaller items can stress you out and put you in financial struggles too. Even if, like me, you go to thrift stores! You look up and have so many clothes you don’t even know what is in the closet, every nook and cranny is filled with stuff and you find yourself saying, “maybe I should rent a storage unit“. NO! For what? So you can pay a monthly fee to have all that “stuff” sit there for years!

How much do you have that is not even used? Is the father of lies whispering at you continuously saying, ” aw, come on you know you want it, everyone is getting them. You can find a way to pay for it and a place to put that. ” Or here’s one: ” you know you don’t want to cook, just go out and eat.” When the Holy Spirit is saying, “you could 3 meals for the cost of going out. No to mention, if you choose the right food to fix at home you will be healthier.”

Yep, simplier is better, cheaper, & healthier for mind, body., & spirit.

So, if you are feeling like your life is taking you down and you can’t keep up, maybe you should consider simplifying your life a bit too. It sure changed my life, I was able to semi-retire! Trust me, we all have things we can do without that will help lessen the load! In doing, stress falls away & you can ENJOY all the beauty of His creation..for FREE! Take a walk/hike, chill on the water, garden (then your food is even cheaper), ride a bike, Rest and read a good book and the list goes on and on.

Have a Blessed Day!!!