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Peace Pilgrim

Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you have to take care of them! There is great freedom in simplicity of living. It is those who have enough but not too much who are the happiest.

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Having more things than you need creates extra work and responsibility because you must maintain and manage them. True happiness comes from having just what you need, allowing you to live simply without the stress of excess.

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