Simple times in life are the best. We often create chaos in our own life. Adding social media hours, extra work, tv shows we must watch. I think you catch my drift. We make our lives complicated when it’s unnecessary.
So, how do we add in the simple and less complex? It all goes back to the roots. The root of all of us is Jesus Christ which equals love. We spend hours to go against our root of love by adding things we don’t need. Somewhere along the way, we let things get in the way that aren’t really important.
I’m just as guilty. For years, I spent every minute of my life busy. Being busy is great because we don’t want to be lazy. However, are we busy doing the right things? Arguing on social media isn’t necessarily the best time loser. I do think it’s important to state facts and thoughts, but if people don’t want to hear it, then stop. Watching tv for hours, playing video games, working nonstop are all things we can step away from and into love.
Simple ways to bring back love
- Doing less frivolous things and more important things. Call people you care about, read more, advocating by writing, prayer, volunteering,
- Like Mother Teresa said – love your family first. Look up from your phones and TV sets to the people in front of you. Play card and board games. Have those important conversations and simple fun that makes the true life memories. Stop yelling at children. They don’t need it or deserve it. Calm yourself and imagine yourself a child. What would you want from your parent? Be that person starting today.
- Pray. I have developed a true sense of simplicity by returning my life back to God. I pray the Rosary, novenas, I use the Hallow app and we all listen to it. God does certainly exist. He has shown himself in miracles daily to me. Even when life was the hardest, He sat by my side. The more you pray, the better you feel. Also, the better your outlook on life tends to be.
- I developed a strong relationship with Mary, the Mother of Jesus. My dad bought me this statue of Mary that I look at daily. Her presence keeps our family loving and gentle even throughout the challenging times.
- Exercise and sleep. Try to keep a balance of exercises and getting enough sleep to think clearly.
Please try these simple things for four months and let me know how it goes!
