Not long ago in human history, there lived a group of people who lived fairly affluent lives. There were slaves and free, poor and wealthy, sick and well, all in the same community. Yet they did not commingle. Slaves held their lower place of servitude and were treated as less than human. The wealthy held… Continue reading Don’t Label Me
Month: January 2022
Living Simply in The Midst of Modern Life And Work – Part 3
To live a live a simple life in reality is…well…simple. But the practical application sometimes gets lost in the fog of a busy day. The rush to get ready for work, beat the rush hour traffic, and scarf down a form of breakfast before running out the door never seems to lend enough time in the day to put into practice the idea of beginning each day alone in silence and peace
Living Simply in The Midst of Modern Life And Work – Part 2
We covered what it once was to live the Simple Life. Now let’s explore man in this current age. The question comes down to this: Can man truly achieve a simple lifestyle in these demanding, modern times? Many people today think so. Many people have tried. Those who do live the simple lifestyle, such as… Continue reading Living Simply in The Midst of Modern Life And Work – Part 2
Living Simply In The Midst of Modern Life…And Work – Part 1
Not too long ago, there lived people whose lives consisted in raising food, raising children, and raising a roof over their heads. In this far away life, the greatest stresses that they had to endure were: 1.) Would the food they preserved and stored be enough to last them through winter? 2.) Would disease, injury,… Continue reading Living Simply In The Midst of Modern Life…And Work – Part 1
Basic Human Needs
We don’t tend to think about what basic human needs are in our modern society. Because most people in the modern world have access to food, clothing, housing, and some means of transportation, the idea of what it means to live within our natural environment does not cross anyone’s minds. We live in a bubble… Continue reading Basic Human Needs
Thoughts along the way
Many years ago, I had a conversation with a gentleman I will call, Greg. He was a mechanic. We were talking about the younger generation and our perception of their viewpoints regarding their life. It seemed that the expectation of being an individual was being compromised by the need to conform. The younger generation was… Continue reading Thoughts along the way