Appreciate the beauty in simplicity from "summary" of Living with the Monks by Jesse Itzler
When I first arrived at the monastery, I was struck by the simplicity of everything around me. The monks lived in small, sparsely furnished rooms and ate simple meals that they prepared themselves. There were no distractions, no clutter, just a sense of peace and tranquility that permeated the entire place. As I spent more time with the monks, I began to appreciate the beauty in this simplicity. I realized that by stripping away all the unnecessary noise and distractions in our lives, we can focus on what truly matters. We can see things more clearly, think more deeply, and connect more fully with ourselves and those around us. Living with the monks taught me the value of simplicity in all aspects of life. I learned that it's not about depriving ourselves or living a bare-bones existence, but about finding joy and contentment in the things that truly bring us happiness. It's about letting go of the need for constant stimulation and instant gratification, and instead finding peace in the quiet moments, the simple pleasures, and the beauty of the world around us. In our modern world, it's easy to ...
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