I think that, like most people I know, one of my priorities is my relationship with friends and family. This is a priority for me because I have learned that we are not only social beings, it is something a little deeper than that. We are people who need to have healthy relationships, friends we can count on, and of course family who give us their unconditional support. So, I could say that more than a social being, I am a being who is aware that I need my people.
But I want to emphasize that among those relationships that are extremely valuable to me, and that are absolutely necessary, my relationship with God is first and foremost, as my best friend and also my Father. So, just as with my other relationships, I strive to know Him and I dedicate time to Him. This aligns perfectly with having a simple life, because I feel that by focusing on the most essential things, I have more physical and mental space to more easily strengthen my relationship with God, my friends, and my family.
Another of my priorities is health. We clearly know that without health we cannot do many things, and being sick is one of the most complicated things there is. Because this is important to me, even though it is extremely difficult, if I may say so, I do my best to be mindful of what I eat, to be aware that my body needs movement and my muscles need exercise. I feel that this is somewhat problematic for me, but I try hard.
It is problematic mainly because my body sometimes plays tricks on me, but at the same time my mind also makes it difficult for me, so doing activities that help me exercise sometimes becomes an uphill battle. On the other hand, when we talk about health, I feel it is essential to talk about what I consider to be the most important aspect: mental health. Today, this is a major issue because there are more and more disorders and emotional problems, and although it may sound repetitive, honestly, everything starts in the mind.
I can say that having poor mental health or not having it at all makes life take on a different color. When there is a disorder involved, doing what might seem basic becomes something enormous. So this goes hand in hand with having a simple life, because learning to let go, being aware that there are burdens we don't need to carry, becomes valuable lessons that, from my experience, go hand in hand with therapy. Some of these things are even part of the therapy itself.
And as a third priority (but not because it is less important, quite the contrary), which also includes the first two, is to have a meaningful life. Since I was a little girl, I have been clear about my ideals, my beliefs, and also my hopes, so every day I live based on that. I know what I want, and among those things is the desire to help others and the desire to live in a better world, and honestly, I feel that gives meaning to my life.
I feel that this goes hand in hand with having a simple life, because I stay focused on what is most important, that which goes beyond what anyone can buy, something very personal, very internal, very deep. When I decided to have a simple life, I did so thinking that all the things I want to do are not even close to having a lavish life, full of luxuries or even fame. What I want is to have peace and appreciate what my creator has given me.
Having a simple life helps me keep clear what I really want, Although sometimes this becomes a little difficult, the truth is that not having my mind absorbed in wanting more and more, whether it be status or even pleasures, helps me to have enough space to devote myself to what I really consider important and valuable. I can certainly do better, and in fact, thanks to having a simple life, I can continue working to do better.
-Content entirely of my authorship and inspiration.
-Original text in Spanish, translated at DeepL.
-Personal photographs, taken with my Huawei p30 Lite Phone.
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I love this write-up because I also think that, as much as it's really lovely to have a simple life, what simplifies life further is actually having priorities. Things that you can't give up or compromise on, regardless of the peer pressure, and your list of priorities truly work hand-in-hand to lead to a life of fulfillment. I think it'll also help you find happiness in the simple things and moments, just as those beautiful images have portrayed.
I enjoyed getting this little glimpse into your lifestyle.