I often speak about the importance of adopting a simple, minimal lifestyle.
But cultivating a simple life isn’t just about eliminating material objects or minimizing your schedule — Simplicity is a way of approaching life itself.
It means reducing stimulation, quieting cravings, releasing the need for constant excitement or excessive interaction.
It’s learning to accept what is, and letting go of the endless urge for things to be different.
This was the Buddha’s main insight: Humans suffer because they are perpetually dissatisfied.
The mind’s nature is to keep us distracted from the present moment — So it fixates on more: More relationships, more money, more experiences, more achievement.
Anyone who has found real peace — Lao Tzu, Krishnamurti, Ramana Maharshi — All let go of the endless pursuit for more.
There’s nothing inherently wrong with striving or growing. But we must be careful not to let “more” pull us away from being.
The world presents illusions to us in the form of success, love, wealth, validation, etc. - leading us to believe that once obtained, these things will bring us the peace we’re looking for.
But they never do. We chase the finish line and completely forget ourselves along the way.
This is why people say life is short. But life isn’t short — It only feels that way when we forget to live.
The next time you find yourself chasing more, remember—what you need is likely already here.