the inner essence of simplicity

Following are several of Richard Foster's principles that may help us in evaluating whether we have captured the inner essence of simplicity:

First: buy things for their usefulness rather than their status.
Second: reject anything that is producing an addiction in you.
Third: develop a habit of giving things away.
Fourth: refuse to be propagandized by the custodians of modern gadgetry.
Fifth: learn to enjoy things without owning them.
Sixth: look with a healthy skepticism at all "buy now, pay later" schemes.
Seventh: shun anything that distracts you from seeking first the kingdom of God.