Uncomfortable Desires; Less is More

How do we sleep well at night?

Self-preservation is an interesting concept.

Some people lead a life of things; focusing on accumulating layers of "security" around themselves, chasing more and more stuff as if that will ensure a more preserved future. A bigger house. More cars. Security systems and mountains of cash.

Some people find comfort in less. A ditch on the side of the road will suffice if that's what presents itself.

What way is right?

The body tells.

There is a vast bed of comfort afforded to those who find value in less. The simple nature of less opens a portal otherwise cluttered by the noise of more. Where more might bring anxiety, worry and stress, less will most certainly provide a unique level of comfort.

Simplifying our desires creates the space for The Lord to rest our mind and connect with our soul.

Repurposing other's waste, enjoying shunned things, getting the most out of old stuff, living peacefully in situations thought of as "uncomfortable" by a noisy culture...

shows great appreciation and the value you hold of God's creation. It says, "I AM OKAY HERE" as an act of spiritual resilience. Peace ensues.

Thank You Lord for showing me and Thank You God for granting me the opportunity to enjoy comfort in my own skin with the abundance you have afforded me.