The phrase "pour vivre heureux vivons cachés" is a French proverb which translates to "to live happily, live hidden."
This proverb suggests that happiness can be achieved by keeping a low profile and avoiding unnecessary attention or intrusion. It emphasizes the importance of privacy in leading a content and fulfilling life.
This reflects the idea that living a simple, private life away from the spotlight can contribute to personal happiness and well-being.
By avoiding unnecessary attention and focusing on what truly matters, one can cultivate a deeper appreciation for life's experiences and relationships, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling existence.
Oversharing on social media is definitely out.
This French proverb shares similarities with other philosophical and spiritual traditions, such as Stoicism and Buddhism, which emphasize the importance of detachment from material possessions and external validation in the pursuit of inner peace and contentment.
By embracing these lessons, just like the fox and the grey man, one can create a life that prioritizes privacy, self-sufficiency, and solitude, ultimately maximizing happiness and personal growth.
What do you think? Do you like a life that is out there, or do you prefer the privacy and simplicity of life away from it all?
I know I am posting this on-line right now (and recognize the irony in the act of posting a comment); though I choose to do it anonymously and selectively using a VPN and a privacy browser.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I 100% agree with the sentiment you shared that we live more happily and experience greater contentedness when we keep life quiet, simple, and private. I do not have any social media presence, even on ‘professional’ sites, as I feel that they provide opportunities to surveil and monitor. I choose to keep a boundary between the labor I am paid to perform at a job & my autonomy and creativity (including my values and opinions) that I can freely keep to myself.
All very good ideas. Thanks for sharing this important information.
Delete- Gregg
There is a phrase in the bible that says we should live a simple, quiet life; keep to ourselves; and work hard. That sums it up for me. -Joan
ReplyDeleteAncient wisdom is hard to beat. We ignore it at our peril.
Delete- Gregg