in the 5th century, arenius determined to live a holy life. so he abandoned the conforms of egyptian society to follow a simpler lifestyle in the desert. yet whenever he visited the great city of alexandria, he spent time wandering through its markets. asked why, he explained that his heart rejoiced at the sight of all the things he didn’t need.
his heart rejoiced…
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Minimalism and the Desert Fathers- I love it!
Keep up the excellent writing.
Peace.
Yes, I completely agree with Arenius! This afternoon I walked through a mall to get to the store where my sunglasses were being repaired and I experienced exactly the same sense of rejoicing.
What a nice idea to spend your time in a rushing city
The joy must be great!