Decluttering our Lives

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: August, 2021
In this session Mike will explain the condition that permits intimacy to take place - simplicity.

Discussion Questions
  1. Describe what your day would be like if you lost your cell phone. How would it be different?
  2. In your opinion, which of the 5 sources of clutter mentioned in the devotional (listed below) most complicates your life? Why?
    • Say yes to too many things
    • No plan for rest or leisure
    • Don't take time to savor accomplishments
    • Owe more than we can repay
    • Reliance on tech to simplify life
  3. Describe in your own words how the Greek word for simplicity (Haplotes)... a piece of cloth with no crease... adequately describes simplicity. As a group, try to come up with 5 examples.
    • For example, "A piece of cloth with no crease is like simplicity in that..."
  4. Describe the first step you would need to take in order to simplify your life.
  5. In your opinion, what do you think would be the greatest benefit for you personally if your life was more simple? What is holding you back from making a change?
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