i know this sounds ridiculous considering the fact that my husband and i with no children, no dogs, and no live-in relatives share a three bedroom, two bath house. so, indulge me, and let me explain.
i recently watched a documentary that had to deal with a specific aspect of the amish lives. in watching this, i felt that there were many things that i felt that the amish were actually doing right. and, like my simplicity cynical husband stated, many things that they are doing wrong. but i felt that there was something about their life, their community with one another, and their self sustainability that i'm quite fascinated by. for the past few days i have become a little consumed with grand ideas of simplicity.
i think in a generation that is consumed with consuming, it's a refreshing idea to actually consider using the resources that God has provided for us to provide for ourselves. things like gardening, handmade clothes, baked goods and canned foods are all things that i feel have nothing but good to offer for chris and i, but are also such a tool for developing community not only in our neighborhood, but also in our church.
it is a little overwhelming and hard to make decisions about which parts of society are more efficient to keep and which ones should be left out, but to me, it sounds like a little adventure in seeing how creative i can get and how much we could actually do for ourselves.
i think there's something to be said for the fact that seeds can sprout and grow into the exact things that we need to nourish our body. and the fact that the sky naturally springs forth with water and sun to encourage their growth. i keep remembering the story of manna falling from heaven with the exact amount that they needed for that day. no more. no less.
i feel that we are all created for a purpose and that God gave us each passions for a reason. i love to make things with my hands and i'm excited about the idea of using that passion to hopefully not waste the manna that God provides for us daily.
