Simplicity Can be Messy
I have a messy life, and I take a conscious effort to keep my life simple. Nevertheless, simplicity can be messy. At times, it is also stressful.
I limit myself two drinks a week. There are days where I have to battle my own demons to stay clean.
I do not wear a smart watch as I refuse to let it dictate my life. Yet, I find myself scrolling, checking prices and reading reviews of smart watches.
I drive a 25-year-old car, I take pride in keeping it pristine and reminding myself that a car is just a form of transport. I still look at newer performance cars wondering how it feels to drive and own one.
I do not subscribe to any streaming services. I occasionally check out for discount codes for such services.
Despite my attempt to live a simple life and resists temptations that are not aligned to my life goals. I find myself mindlessly scrolling and wondering about owning or having things. The time that I spent scrolling could have been better spent on something productive. There are days where I wish I could just give in to the temptation and get it out of my system. Then I can focus on what I need to do.
This is like an alcoholic promising one last drink and quit for good. It never works! This is why simplicity is not an easy life. We have to resists a lot of temptations and it can be stressful. But in the long run, it is far easier compared to a complicated life.