We take delight in things; we take delight in being loosed from things. Between these two delights, we must dance our lives.
Philip Harnden, Journeys Of Simplicity
One of the good things in preparing to move to another city, in committing to a simple lifestyle, or perhaps in just making any sort of journey as the above book suggest - is that it can help you cut through all the clutter in your life, and refocus on the essentials. In the coming weeks, I hope to take a look at all the possessions I have, not only to consider what to do them all, but to examine the attitudes I have towards them.
The Benedictine value of stewardship comes to mind; to appreciate and to care lovingly for all the goods of this place. Regard all utensils as if they were the sacred vessels of the altar. - Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter Thirty-One.
