Joy of simplicity

"Blessed are the poor in heart, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
How beautiful is a heart that is simple yet content. Or vice versa, miserable is a heart that has been impregnated by lofty desires but never find contentment. A simple and content heart is like a strong plant which grows in the hill of a fertile mountain. Fresh dew flows with the stream from above glistens under gentle bright sunlight. Its leaves would not wither away; it always bear fruits in season.

That heart sounds like, ‘Let it all befall upon me as God pleases. Since this happens, it must be for the good of all, as God deigns.’ Neither sophistication nor grudges are heard from its core. It has only faith and trust. It knows that God is ever good and nothing is lacking from his goodness. How beautiful and lively is such soul! The poor in heart, who wants nothing else but God’s will to be accomplished. For this very reason, they ‘go and sell their treasures’ and follow Him with all their being.

Easier it is said than done, except those who are willing to follow the examples of the saints of God. Remember how the holy princes and princesses from the ages of old abandon their palaces to embrace the simplicity of life in following their beloved Christ. Such a wonderful heart: a heart that knows that Christ is the ultimate aim and purpose of our existence.

Live simply. Talk simply. Walk simply. Dress simply. There is no urge to be noticed or to be looked upon by anyone. We can slow down and humble ourselves. How God loves the humble.
When our heart grows simpler and poorer, we find that we are being content more frequently with our parts, our share and our roles. From being content, we thus are so grateful even over drops of water, fresh air and all things. From being so grateful and full of joy, love flows from the heart much more easily and freely. Thus no wonder, for the poor in heart, their share is the kingdom of heaven.  For them, what God wants here and now-- even though they are in a poor and in barely enough condition, is of ultimate importance. They thirst not the riches and honors from this earth, but they are hungry and thirsty of the Truth.

Whether it rains, whether it pours, in sickness, in prison, in the street, with hungry stomach, whatever... Nothing can shake them from the thirst and hunger of the Living water and Living bread of life. What a joy of simplicity. If you are given choices, choose to live and to be simple.