• Skip to main content
  • Skip to after header navigation
  • Skip to site footer

A Quiet Simple Life | Sallie Borrink

A Quiet Simple Life

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Homeschooling
    • Homeschool Planning
    • Back-to-Homeschool
    • Picture Book Activities
    • Gifted & 2e
    • Unit Studies
  • Free Printables
    • Free Homeschool Printables
    • Free Simple Living Printables
  • Building Your Family Life
    • Simple Living
    • Gracious Christian Parenting
  • Steadfast Christian Faith
    • Scripture Library
    • Christian Quotes & Encouragement
  • Premium Essays & Audio
    • Purchase Premium Access
    • Premium Member Log-in
  • The Shop
    • Explore The Shop
    • Your Cart
    • Your Account Details
      • View Your Orders
      • Go To Your Downloads
      • My Account
    • Lost Password Help
    • Digital Products Terms of Use
  • Recent Comments
  • Forum
  • Search
You are here: Home / Steadfast Christian Faith / Faithful Christian Living in Difficult Times / Minimalism, Gray Paint, and The Great Reset



Archives

Minimalism, Gray Paint, and The Great Reset

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 (Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2026)
5 Comments

Post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure statement.

One of the mistakes we often make is not realizing the long game of those who wish to enslave us. Because we don’t desire to intentionally control or do harm to others, we don’t think that way. And because we don’t wish to rule the world, we don’t spend time contemplating that others might. It all seems highly improbable to us. A conspiracy theory we shouldn’t waste our time on. 

But there are people who do wish to control people and rule the world. In their desire to do so, they play the very long game. By very long game I don’t mean a year or two. We’re talking decades of careful planning and execution. If you find that hard to imagine, that is why they are able to use it against us. I will admit that I underestimated the sheer evil working in the world right now. I did. 




The Great Reset of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is such an example of playing the long game. Their all-encompassing global agenda can be boiled down to one of their favorite catch phrases:

“You’ll own nothing and you’ll be happy.”

Did you know the WEF was founded in 1971? They didn’t suddenly spring out of nowhere. Klaus Schwab and his minions have been methodically working their plans my entire life. We are just now seeing the culmination of it with their well-placed WEF Young Global Leaders in positions of power throughout the world. Who do you think ran the lockdowns in the most punitive countries? They were almost all WEF Young Global Leaders alumni.

There are a number of ways this agenda has been advanced in recent decades. Let’s take a brief look at a few of them.

Rootlessness

People have been encouraged to be rootless. In fact, it’s touted as a beneficial way of living today. Think of the messages we’ve been bombarded with.

  • Family roots aren’t important. Send a text or card when you can, but being around family all the time isn’t a priority.
  • Get out of the town where you grew up and explore the world while you are young. Almost every place is better than where you are now. 
  • Changing jobs and moving all over the country (or the world) during your twenties and into your thirties is completely normal. You don’t need to settle down or make lasting relationships. There is time for that later. Now is the time to move and advance your career. People are just stepping stones to the next advancement. 

Minimalism

Have you ever wondered where the push for minimalism came from over the past few decades? Why was it pushed? What was the long-term goal?

Minimalism wasn’t something that just happened. Here are some key beliefs related to minimalism that have been pushed hard for the past 10-20 years.

  • Don’t buy a house because it’s too much trouble to sell it when you move every few years.
  • It’s easier to buy cheap furniture and disposable items when you move a lot.
  • You especially don’t want to get weighed down by anything your parents or grandparents might have owned. (And why would you want something owned by old people? Eww.) 

Marriage and Children

This assault has been obvious to anyone paying attention.

  • Marriage isn’t necessary and will just hold you back. Besides men are bums and women are conniving witches. Why get tied down to one when you can simply spend your time swiping in an app and moving on when necessary? 
  • If you think you must marry, make sure you have plenty of fun before you tie yourself down. Don’t worry about how it might impact your soul and body. Don’t be a prude. 
  • Children are an annoying burden that get in your way. And besides, no one can afford to raise them. 
  • If you must have children, don’t do it until you are well-established financially and can afford all the trappings of upper middle class parenthood. 
  • Don’t worry about that ticking fertility timebomb. Science can do anything today!

Gray Paint Everywhere

In addition, I’m going to throw out there the widespread push to paint everything around you with gray. Here are a few comments about gray.

Gray is a dull, moody, and sad color that affects the mind and body by causing unsettling feelings. Too much gray creates feelings of sadness and depression. It also evokes feelings of loneliness and isolation. Since gray is neither black nor white, it’s usually thought of as the transition between two non-colors.

Answered By: Alejandro Morris Date: created: Sep 13 2022

Source: Do Gray Walls Cause Depression?

Another person’s thoughts about gray

February 3, 2022 at 4:02 PM
Nancy Turner says:

Gray. The color of prisons, dirty sidewalks, concrete, driveways, and death. I’m house shopping and everything I see I have to add $10,000 to the price to have the gray painted out.

Source: The Horrid Gray Trend – Is It Finally Over?

One more

Gray is a dull, moody, and sad color that affects the mind and body by causing unsettling feelings. Too much gray creates feelings of sadness and depression. It also evokes feelings of loneliness and isolation.
 
Source: 7 Sad Colors At Home That Affect Your Mental State
 
While you can find people extolling the virtues of painting all the walls gray, I am of the opinion that this “trend” was not a mistake. It was deliberate on multiple fronts. One even might wonder how the pharmaceutical industry benefited from this trend. (Have you seen the numbers regarding the number of medications young women are on right now? It’s shocking.) 
 
So at the risk of sounding conspiratorial, isn’t it interesting that there was a huge push for everyone to paint their home interiors gray just before everyone was locked down in their homes for an extended period of time? (You do understand the lockdowns were planned out well in advance, correct?)
 
And isn’t it interesting that after telling young adults for years to choose a life of no belongings, no connections, and no home that the powers that be are openly and cheerfully advancing the idea that you’ll own nothing and you’ll be happy about it?
 
They have already primed a good portion of the population to believe all their lies. 
 
It’s not a coincidence. It’s called long-term planning.
 
And, yes, they really do think that long-term.
 

Category: Faithful Christian Living in Difficult Times

About Sallie Borrink

Sallie Schaaf Borrink is a Christian, wife, mother, homeschooler, homebody, and autodidact. She owns a home-based graphic design and web design business with her husband (DavidandSallie.com).

You Might Also Like

Speak the Truth Boldly and Stop Apologizing

5 Books About Faith in Hard Times by Grace Livingston Hill

If It Was True, They Would Tell Us

Previous Post:Our Cozy Home No. 99
Next Post:Our Cozy Home No. 100

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Kris

    Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 12:47 pm

    I have noticed that when I call I want my life and home more simplistic, people will say I am a minimalist. I actually don’t call myself a minimalist. Just wish life were simpler instead of complicated. Some complications are just life, others can be of my own making. I can make my life easier or complicated by my own inaction or action.

    BTW, I love the vintage items and items from parents etc. Sentimentalism and I love antiques. Its a wonderful part of remembering them and a part of family history.

    Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
  2. Sallie Borrink

    Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 5:11 pm

    Like I said…

    How Does Interior Design Impact Child Behavior?

    https://youtu.be/lnavkBeByZw

    Reply
  3. Kris

    Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 1:36 pm

    I sure look at this post differently a few years later! They are continuing to plan our demise. That is more and more apparent as I have seen especially in the US. The far left has ramped up their organizing against us and the gov’t.

    Very interesting video. How homy and cozy change the feel of a home. I have been in a former communist country. It is grey and oppressive. Not an enjoyable place to be.

    Reply
  4. Peggy

    Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 5:43 pm

    My oldest hates gray even more than beige now.

    Reply
    • Sallie Borrink

      Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 6:15 pm

      I would take beige walls over gray 1000 times out of 1000.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

 

Thank you for your comment. I read and appreciate each one even if I am unable to respond.

Sidebar

Sallie Schaaf Borrink

I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and happy warrior for Christ. Our little family lives a quiet and cozy life of home education, self-employment, and pithy exchanges. I’ve been writing here for 20+ years as a curator of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. I don't peddle trendy aesthetics or ideas, but write about what I'm learning while thinking for myself. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥

Search

Categories




Popular This Week

  • How Zionists Conquered American Christianity with the Scofield Bible SIMPLEHow Zionists Conquered American Christianity with the Scofield Bible
  • Broom, wooden rake, metal trash can on brick floorPurge the Garage | Cozy Life Reset – Day 25
  • He Drew Me Aside SQUAREHe Drew Me Aside – “I Needed the Quiet” Poem by Alice Hansche Mortenson
  • The Stars Falling from Heaven and AI SQUAREThe Stars Falling from Heaven and AI
  • Lit oil lanterns on a slate walk in the gardenWhy Simple Living Requires More Courage Than People Think
  • When You Begin to See Your Child as a Problem to Be Solved SIMPLEWhen You Begin To See Your Child as a Problem To Be Solved
  • Philippians 4:8 KJV printable wall art in Cottage Rose and Daisies designsFree Philippians 4:8 KJV Printable Wall Art
  • White Boy Summer 2024 SIMPLEWhite Boy Summer – Battle Lines Being Drawn
  • 10 Ways To Be Cozy At Home SIMPLE10 Ways To Be Cozy At Home
  • Deciding to have an only child SIMPLEDeciding To Have An Only Child

 

Read my Premium Essays

Popular Today In My Shop

  • 50 United States Maps plus DC Printables IMAGE50 Blank Printable U.S. State Maps (plus Washington, D.C.)
  • Printable Quotes and Bible Verses - Cottage Rose and Sage 520 Printable Quotes & Bible Verses | Cottage Rose & Sage Wall Art
  • Animals of Africa Fun Fact CardsAnimals of Africa Fun Facts Cards | Printable Activity
  • Women in History Fun Facts CopyworkWomen in History Copywork | Print & Cursive Worksheets
  • Printable Quotes and Bible Verses - Daisies and Gingham 1120 Printable Quotes & Bible Verses | Daisies & Gingham Wall Art
  • Notes List 2Note Lists | A Sweet Year
  • North America Maps plus Bonus World Map IMAGEBlank Printable North America Map Set – 4 Maps plus World Map
  • Farm Notebooking PagesFarm Notebooking Pages
  • Counting Picture Puzzles - In the Manger 090724Counting 11-20 In the Manger Picture Puzzle

What Can I Help You Find Today?

Home

About Sallie

Contact

Privacy Policy

Disclaimers & Disclosures

Premium Content

Subscribe

Make a Donation

Tags

My Telegram

My Printables Shop

My Account

Cart

Lost Password Help

Digital Products Terms of Use

Simple Living

Unit Studies & Learning Themes

Homeschooling

Free Printables

Copyright © 2005–2026 · A Quiet Simple Life · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme

Scroll Up
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.