Voluntary Simplicity

I think what I just submitted didn't go through, so I'll try again. If I'm duplicating, it's not involuntary complexity. Voluntary simplicity means to me to choose what is simple. For example, to choose to do one thing at a time and be present or mindful to whom I'm with or what I'm doing -- voluntary multitasking doesn't allow that. I choose simplicity, at least sometimes, in being with others. I seem to be good at having at least most of me present when relating with another. What helps me is knowing that all there is is the present, that the best thing for me to do in a given moment is to be present with the person or activity in front of me, and not split my awareness among various activities at the same time. It helps me to value being above doing, and sometimes I do. Practice has helped me. And it helps me to be with others who are good at voluntary simplicity.