Simplicity Living in Your Golden Years
If you
wish to be happy, just live a simple lifestyle, especially in your golden years. In this day and age, living in this complex
world of technology is not easy: The complexity of this world has taken a toll
on the human mind, creating undue stress, as well as many emotional, mental,
personal, and psychological attachments in the material world. For these
reasons, profound human wisdom in living is essential to overcoming stress and
letting go of all attachments. Simplicity is the first step towards detachment,
which holds the key to unlocking the door to happiness.
Live a
simple lifestyle, deleting all the trimmings of life and living, as well as all
the attachments that may have a negative impact on your mind -- such as your nostalgic past accomplishments.
Do you
have a lot of attachments to the material world you are living in right now?
Just look at your garage and basement. If they are packed full and loaded with
many disposables, then probably you still have many attachments you are
unwilling to let go of. Attachments are clutters that bring memories you are
unwilling to let go ot.
Epicurus, the
Greek philosopher, had this advice on how to lead a pleasant life: avoiding
luxuries, and living simply. The explanation is that luxurious living may make
you into a “needy” person whose happiness always depends on things that are
impermanent and easily lost. When they are lost, you naturally become unhappy
and even depressed.
Remember,
it is more blessed to give than to receive. So give them away in this season of
giving, and live a happy and simple life.
Stephen Lau
Copyright© by Stephen
Lau
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