Life can be simple and fulfilling. The desire to make life more complicated than necessary is source of unhappiness. The great things in life are simultaneously simple and meaningful. Joy and pleasure can be found in my life right now.
Satisfaction with simple things is a sign that my ego under control. I limit my desires to those things that matter the most to me.
Making the simple more complicated is a habit I avoid. I use my creativity to make the complicated simpler. When I do this, I free my mind from stress, worry, and concern. Joy and pleasure are the result. I see the connection between simplicity and joy all around me.
I love being alive. I love being free.
A child has a simple and beautiful view of the world. I strive to adopt the same simple viewpoint.
Something as simple as a smile can change someone’s day. I look for simple moments that make a difference my life and in the lives of others. There is power in the simplest moments.
Today, I am seeking simplicity. I know that the simplest things in life can be the most enjoyable. I avoid complexity unless it is necessary. Simple things are enough. The simple things in life bring me joy and pleasure.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. What are the things in life that mean the most to me?
2. How can I make my life simpler and more pleasurable?
3. When have I made myself unhappy by putting too much emphasis on complicated things?