Joy, Simplicity, Hope

Is there any source of hope for the world today? Has the world become so toxic and so complex that it would be foolish to have any real hope for a better future? Is anyone who has hope a crazy idealist with no sense of the reality of the world? Actually there is a tremendous source of hope in spite of the incredible problems facing the world. This hope derives from the understanding that light will always overcome darkness. When the sun comes up the darkness of night automatically dissipates. Each person who has the light of spiritual understanding will automatically bring the light of hope to the world. The key to living in a spiritual manner is to recognize the innate simplicity of life and return to the essence of life. Life does not have to be about fast cars, huge dwellings, unlimited electronic toys, and jobs that take up an inordinate amount of time. Instead, focus on the simple pleasures of life. Go back to nature and experience the joy that comes from sharing the peacefulness of the outdoors. Take time for friends and family in the sharing of food and conversation. Take time to help your neighbors and give of yourself to them. Appreciate giving and receiving gifs created by hand instead of buying extravagant things in the stores. Focus on the simple joy of reading good books instead of getting constantly involved in movies and TV. In this way you will learn to appreciate the joy of simple living. You will also make time for meditation and concentration on your identity as a spiritualist instead of just a worker. As you learn to enjoy the simplicity of life you will find that you will automatically share hope for the future with everyone you meet