Simplicity

Last night, my husband and I were watching a show on the Travel Channel about tribal culture. The more we watched, the more we understood the pureness of the people. These people were aware of how the outside world was, but they chose to be different. I saw the Nazarite Spirit in them. They consciously choose not to take part in modern technology, clothes, things etc. that could cause them to lose their simple way of life. In fact, they took pride in living simply. We saw so much beauty in their ways. They gave thanks for EVERYTHING!!! It was so inspiring. It caused us to reflect on how often we forget to give thanks. Their simplicity made us see how unsimple our lives are and how much we rely on modern technology and unecessary things in our life - even though we are striving to simplify. These people are so wise, thankful and giving. It is so sad that when most people look at them all they can see is the poor, ignorant, and even what many call "uncivilized". I think they are the most civilized people I have seen in a while. They have set rules and are highly cooperative with one another. I pray that more of us will "see" these people and learn from them. Amen.