Posted by REV. ANDRE G. DENIS D.D.
July 28, 2013 -
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Contentment: How Much is Enough?
In this world of instant gratification and unlimited choices, we often find ourselves surrounded by mountains of things — furniture, knickknacks, toys (for children and adults), tools, clothes, and so on. Are all these things bringing us real joy and happiness or are they prohibiting us from seeing what really matters? It’s amazing what simple rules we can relearn... when we open our eyes.
With the pace of the world today, we are often moving so fast that we don’t pause to consider what we really need. Are all these things in our lives adding value or just adding clutter to both our surroundings and our lives? Are they complementing our lives or complicating them? With each additional thing often comes additional stress — how to use it, where to put it, and ultimately how to pay for it.
Looking back on your early childhood, what intrigued and interested you? For many of us, it was the joy of spending time outdoors.
As adults, we often find ourselves acquiring more and more things for ourselves and our children — whether it’s the next great video game, cell phone, computer, or the latest hot new toy. As we add more material things to our lives, we often forget not only what’s most important but also what it feels like to be childlike — to truly experience life in the moment and therefore be more carefree.
When we focus on what really matters, on what we and our children truly need, life becomes a whole lot simpler.
How much is enough?.
