My partner and I read spiritual literature together most mornings. We read from several books, and we love the ritual. One of the books from which we are currently reading is Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Lao Tzu: The Parallel Sayings edited by Richard Hooper.
It often happens that we find a synchronistic connection in what we’re reading with what’s going on in our lives.
Do not accumulate earthly possessions, which moths and rust can destroy and which robbers can steal. Rather, store up heavenly treasures, which cannot be destroyed or stolen. For wherever your heart is, there is your treasure as well. Jesus
It’s important to us that we live simply. As we begin packing for our move we are attempting to downsize a little more, but we still tend to hang onto too much. After all, what if we need it somewhere down the road?
One buries treasure believing that there will be need of it in the future… But acting with charity and goodness, the self-controlled man stores up hidden treasure no thief can steal. Buddha
Sometimes it’s hard to let go of things we’ve grown attached to but don’t really need or even use. We have to re-evaluate our priorities against our values constantly.
All the wealth one earns is transitory…so those who die without having realized the Self and its right desires find no permanent happiness in any world to which they go. Krishna
When I get attached to my stuff, I feel burdened and less present to my true Self and the world. As hard as it is to let go of that stuff, I inevitably feel lighter, freer and more connected when I do.
The sage moves through life not caring about home or name, living simply. Lacking distinction, others think him a fool. But he judges no one. His feet leave no prints. This is the perfect man. His boat is empty. Lao Tzu
I aspire to live more like the sage because I can see freedom in that kind of simplicity.
I have a long way to go.
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