Just curious today. I strive to keep a simple lifestyle for the most part but the most important thing I think is not our possessions but in our attitude towards them. I am attempting to declutter and simplify my life.
Peace Be With You,
Debra
2007-11-20 00:57:11 · 14 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it does "one pair of sandles"
on the other hand your belief system is your
ultimate "material posessian"
2007-11-20 01:05:04 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Chadderlee 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, we are encouraged to simplify our lifestyle. I think for many who are LDS there's a real problem with finding balance between church callings, work, home, and school (whether it's their own or their kids school stuff, or both). So we've been counseled to try to live more simply. To find balance in what we do, and to not be afraid to say no. A lot of us feel a need to please and to do what is asked of us even if that puts some temporary but unneeded stress on us.
I know we are not the only ones who experience this type of thing, so I think it's important to share a link to an article that talks about this. You don't have to be Mormon to get something out of the article.
2007-11-21 10:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by Tonya in TX - Duck 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, good luck with sorting though "clutter". Memories keep items value a long time. I hope to do the same thing someday - by keeping the memories in pictures - then donate the 'thing' - to "have my cake and eat it to".
My faith doesn't really say - that I know of - I just live simply because I do not like drama, or complexity. I do not live "in one with nature" - but in the world. Although I bet the air and water is cleaner and healthier - maybe I could commute back and forth?
Don't donate your computer - we just got you back - and want hundreds of years more with you here in R&S! Peace.
2007-11-20 22:15:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've always tried to live in this manner, and my beliefs have nothing to do with it. I've gone from having it all to being homeless, my only possessions the clothes on my back. Through this experience I learned that material goods are only things, and that it is the people in my life --those I know well, and those I meet only in passing-- who are truly important.
It's good to see you again, Debra, and I hope that you are well.
2007-11-20 09:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by iamnoone 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
As salaamu 'alaikym warhamtuallahi wabaraktuh, my friend.
Insha'Allah, yes, Islam teaches us to simplify our lives, to conserve natural resources and to share all of the many blessings we receive from Allah, Subhanna wa Ta'ala, with all other members of our ummaah/community and to assist others, regardless of their faith beliefs as they need.
We are taught this in the Holy Qur'an and we were given a lived example of the same by the Prophet Muhammad (sallaahu 'alaihi wasalaam).
Alhumdulillah!
May Allah, Subhanna wa Ta'ala, guide you to the truth for your salvation and for the benefit of others.
Ma'a salaam.
2007-11-20 09:07:18 · answer #5 · answered by Big Bill 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I cleaned out my sisters apt. when she passed away in 2000, she was strong in her faith. The only things she brought with her was the love of her family and faith of God. I truly beleave the pain and suffering were left behind as well.
2007-11-20 09:06:28 · answer #6 · answered by *~Sandra V~* 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Most of my stuff is second hand but i am still cluttered because i do not want to waste and the"poor " often do not want useful if well-used stuff.
"There are no pockets in a shroud and no luggage racks on a hearse" You can't take it with you.
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2007-11-20 10:07:47 · answer #7 · answered by James O 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think simplicity is admirable and for me a necessity.
My downfall is hope. Great expectations cause great sorrows.
2007-11-20 09:03:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
My mind longs for simplicity.
2007-11-20 09:06:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like details, I learn from them..
the details help me simplify, go figure!
2007-11-20 09:03:16 · answer #10 · answered by יונתן 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course, its one of the main points of Buddhism...
2007-11-20 09:59:39 · answer #11 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋