Terry Foster, owner of The Skinny Pantry, simplifies life by focusing on God, family and relationships. Over their morning coffee, the Fosters choose a passage of scripture, read it together, and talk about what it means to them and how they can apply it. Then they pray together. “Harnessing the power of prayer has brought blessings and helped us with decisions around our new business,” says Foster.
The Fosters Licensed massage therapist and
energy worker Janice Jackson appreci- ates more dinner-and-a-movie evenings at home with her husband. “I also relish other little things, like sitting outdoors and reading a book,” says Jackson, who proudly notes that since the change in economic times, she has adopted a, “…cash instead of credit card,” phi- losophy.
Simplicity is not a sacrifice. Curb- ing consumerism and living a life that is easier to maintain not only helps the planet, but can also foster mental and emotional wellness. A life of less grasp- ing and more appreciation allows us, according to author Judith Fertig in Less Stuff, More Happiness, better opportu- nities for connecting with what matters most: the quality of our relationships with family, friends, community, nature and the cosmos.
natural awakenings
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