The lyrics of "Simple Gift" is as follows:
What does it mean to be simple and free? My interpretation of the song may be different from the Shakers', but basically to me it means to simply be your authentic self without any pretense or trappings that are not congruent with your true self. Unfortunately, we live in a noisy world where ideas of who one should be are often defined by the media.
- 'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,
- 'Tis the gift to come down where you ought to be,
- And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
- 'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.
- When true simplicity is gain'd,
- To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd,
- To turn, turn will be our delight,
- Till by turning, turning we come round right.
What does it mean to be simple and free? My interpretation of the song may be different from the Shakers', but basically to me it means to simply be your authentic self without any pretense or trappings that are not congruent with your true self. Unfortunately, we live in a noisy world where ideas of who one should be are often defined by the media.
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Your last sentence is very true. It's even worse here in Indonesia, esp in Jakarta. Who you should be, what you wear, and where you should go (for vacations) can greatly be influenced by your relatives, your extended families, your friends. They think that you should wear more fashionable clothes (cause they think you can afford it), or that you should travel overseas or at least to Bali for vacation). It happened to me a lot of times. Most of the times, I can ignore them or just smile politely. But once in a while, I can't help but wondering if I've done the right thing. I'm lucky to have a better half who supports me to be just who I am. Anyway, I've always admired your simplicity Fit. Don't change!
KATRIN
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