Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Simplicity and Comfort or Comfortably Simple

Somewhere inside of me exists a conflict and every once in while (or every day) I wrestle with it. It may sound silly but it has to do with bicycles. I love bicycles, I love to ride them, and I love the freedom they provide me. I currently own two and a half (the half is a frame and fork); which is down from my previous stable of four.

My conflict isn't from whether I should ride or not or if I should even own a bicycle. Those answers are clear; yes and yes. But what I really wrestle with is living a simple life or a comfortable life. My bikes just seem to be the expression of my conflict. Should I only have one bike, two bikes, or should I own a bike for every type of riding I am in to (that would mean I need to get busy buying bikes)? This conflict is not about the bicycle itself but more about my life style.

Deep inside I desire to live a very simple life that is dedicated to loving my Savior as best as I can (which is pretty imperfectly) and to loving others as best as I can (which is also pretty imperfectly). I want to be content in having only a few earthly possessions and for the most part that is not too challenging for me, as other material goods don't lure me in... however bicycles seem to be my kryptonite.  Do I throw it all in and work only for myself and obtain a comfortable life or do I run headlong to my Savior and live in true simplicity with Him? 

Comfort or Comfortably Simple?

   

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