The Philosophy of Voluntary Simplitudes

Simplicity is perfect truth, allowing the light within to illuminate a path to inner peace and total freedom.-Gigi

Simplification is a choice that can only bring good to your life. When we choose to simplify all aspects of our lives we soon begin to live with purpose and truth. The realness of our lives appears and not only can we get on with doing what’s really important but receive answers on what we are truly meant to do.

It’s like getting a second chance. No longer are we burdened with a sense of hurriedness and overwhelming responsibility to outside STUFF. Soon we begin to receive some of the free gifts from simplicity: inner peace, harmony with our environment and freedom.

Our new state of being will in turn affect our relationships with children, family and friends in a more positive way. People will begin to notice the difference and will want to know what you are up to; so not only will simplifying affect you, you will be put in the wonderful position of being an example through which others may undergo the same process.

When you simplify you are in a sense purifying, which in turn leads to clarity. You are suddenly free from negative thought patterns, habits and unnecessary rituals, which consume your time and money. The more outer and intrusive inner STUFF you have, the less freedom you have.

When we simplify we attain the gift of being able to give of ourselves more, as well as gaining the time to do it.

Simplicity will not only affect you as a whole individual but your spiritual, environmental, and financial areas as well. Once you have brought your living to your own basic need level you can begin your journey.

I hope I am able to give you some insight and help as you begin your process of voluntary simplification.

Choose freedom over enslavement. Choose to experience life in the now for harmony and happiness. Don’t worry about the past – it’s gone-and don’t worry about tomorrow – we can’t dam the future. We all have a purpose – like cells in this great body called Humanity. Let’s work together for the good of the whole collectively.

We are not what we have but what we do.
Gigi

I’ve always had the simplicity bug in me; from creating my own toys as a child to, as a teen, trying to copy fashion magazine models’ beautiful and expensive clothes by shopping for similar looks at thrift stores.

When I was younger and worked outside the home, I worked in professional environments that required elegant clothing, shoes and handbags. No one could ever tell that most of my wardrobe was purchased second hand or handmade.

As I got older my love of simplicity branched out into other aspects of my life and grew into more specific areas. Now saving time and money, being self-sufficient, is second-nature. I can’t imagine being any other way.

The truth is, I really did most of my growing after my children were born. It is very important to me to set this example of simplicity for them so that they may one day live their lives to the fullest and do what they love to do and are meant to do while gaining inner peace, freedom and happiness-something money can never buy.

I still keep growing every single day and am looking forward to what life holds for me and loved ones.

SIMPLIFY, CLARIFY and ECONOMIZE.

MATERIAL THINGS MUST BE PUT INTO THEIR PROPER PLACE. THEY ARE THERE FOR USE. IT’S ALL RIGHT TO USE THEM; THAT’S WHAT THEY’RE THERE FOR. BUT WHEN THEY’VE OULIVED THEIR USEFULLNESS, BE READY TO RELIQUISH THEM AND PERHAPS PASS THEM ON TO SOMEONE WHO DOES NEED THEM. ANYTHING THAT YOU CANNOT RELIQUISH WHEN IT HAS OUTLIVED ITS USEFULLNESS POSSESSES YOU, AND IN THIS MATERIALISTIC AGE A GREAT MANY OF US ARE POSSESSED BY OUR POSSESSIONS. WE ARE NOT FREE!

From STEPS TOWARD INNER PEACE
By: Peace Pilgrim 1908-1981