The simple life

Have you ever wondered why, towards the end of our years, most of us tend to return to the simplicity of life? People nearing retirement dream of escaping the chaos of the city to live by the sea or a lake, where they can live slowly. No more rushing. No more running. Just living the simple life with its simple joys and laughter every day. There is an allure to this existence. It gives us the peace and quiet rarely found these days. No more comparing ourselves to what others have, no more accumulation of wealth. Just living simply. Just savoring each moment God has blessed us with.

Why don’t we start to live the simple life earlier? Don’t let the never-ending noise of this world drown out the beauty of a simple existence. How can one be free from the endless chase? The chase after material wealth, the pursuit of pleasure and fame, and the quest for everything that this temporary world offers us is like chasing after the wind. In a world asking for more, be the one to ask for less. Be the one who discovers the beauty of less, the treasure found in a simple, less complicated existence. The Bible says that godliness with contentment is great gain. True wealth is found in contentment—being happy with less and finding joy in little things. Are you living the simple life?