In the embrace of simplicity, we step beyond the grasp of fleeting temptations, relinquishing the hold of material enticements and societal expectations. It's a profound liberation, though not easily attained. Without tether to possessions or pursuits, we mirror a creed untethered from worldly weights. Envy may flicker, but our path remains clear. In this stripped-down existence, compassion flourishes. We empathize with the displaced, for we've chosen their nomadic plight. Solidarity guides us, echoing a call to pilgrimage. Freed from the pursuit of excess, our endeavors align with altruism. Time becomes a vessel for service and introspection, not a currency to hoard. In this simplicity, relationships transcend utility, and love finds its purest form.
May the embrace of simplicity lead us beyond fleeting temptations, freeing us from material enticements and societal expectations, guiding us towards compassion, solidarity, and love's purest form.
(adopted from: Thomas of Celano, The Remembrance of the Desire of a Soul; Richard Rohr, Eager to Love)