We were discussing the spiritual discipline of simplicity this week in a small group. You might think of simplicity as just throwing out a bunch of stuff over-crowding your living space. And that could be one manifestation. But simplicity begins with the mind and the spirit.
While meditating on this, I came across this thought from Lee Segall, “It is possible to own too much. A man with one watch knows what time it is; a man with two watches is never quite sure.”
Too much stuff clutters your mind and you’re never quite sure where you are. Perhaps it pops out in your life as the need to talk too much–to justify your meaning. Jesus told us to simplify your speech in order to become more trustworthy. He said to let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no. Don’t overcomplicate your life and your speech.
An uncluttered workspace allows you to focus on what is the task at hand. An uncluttered living space soothes the mind. An uncluttered mind allows you to relax and think about what’s important. An uncluttered soul is full of peace and joy and is a blessing to others.
Faith Venture 
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