Being Simply Beautiful

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January 29, 2022 a project of ServiceSpace Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Being Simply Beautiful We are surrounded by the stuff that we think is so valuable and important, but take it all away and what is left? The real you is left. Or at least the journey to the real you without all the stuff that you think defines you. In this video, Theo Du Plessis of South Africa, had a "Damascus moment" that opened him up to the only question he asks himself now before acquiring possessions or pursuing experiences: is it REAL? If it is real then it is worth having in his life. Theo's life is one of connection with himself and nature, and a force he calls Goodness which gives him hope and community in the spirit of Ubuntu - I am me because of others. { read more } Be The Change Have you had a Damascus moment? A moment when you saw the light and knew you needed to let go of possessions or change something for a new life to begin? Pause and reflect on such a moment and consider how simplifying could allow growth. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News The Keys to Aging Well Three Methods for Working with Chaos The Gentle Art of Blessing Amanda Gorman: The Miracle of Morning Seven Lessons Learned from Leaves Krista Tippett on Hope Live a Life Worth Living Advice from 100-Year-Olds DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 242,656 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More