by objectivetruth 2 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
We all get so worked up over details,knowledge,status,possessions,conflict,gossip,Jealosy..
Simplicity & Love are the 2 things that society trys so hard to Diminish and Reject.. But if more of us would just live our lives focusing on Simplicity & Love, we would see happiness.
Jesus rejected Material Possesions,Fame,Wealth - He chose to live a simple life, which allowed him to Love Fully.
How can we live Simple Lives, and Love More?
We can't live simple lives. We have very big brains and complex needs. Also apes are constantly alert to others around them so we tend to be very socially aware which has its down side in envy and one upmanship. What we need to do is work out how to make these complex brains happy. How to use knowledge, art, beauty,music, travel, fulfilling work, family and friends in an effective way to bring ourselves happiness so that we are no longer in pain. Only people in pain want to lash out and hurt others.
We can live simple lives, but we choose not to.. Complex brains are great, if we use them to focus on Life & Love, instead of Money & Posessions, and Reputation.
I agree with what you say, we have to use our Brains & Abilities to serve others and create happiness within our selves.
