However, throughout the journeys traveled by most wayƒarers, the word burden takes on an added association, particularly one of life preserving.

Thus, the burden become both that which is borne by a wayƒarer and also what bears a wayƒarer.

The former refers to that which is carried with much difficulty due to the often oppressive weight. The later refers to all of those things which cover, ensconce, protect and sustain a wayƒarer during the journey on.

However, of primary importance of any collection of things that a wayƒarer could accumulate, is to keep it simple, yes, the entire life of a wayƒarer must be a simple life. As discovered while first backpacking on the Appalachian Trail, a hundred pounds of lightweight backpacking gear still weights a hundred pounds. Therefore, the burden, like all aspects of a wayƒarer life journey must be kept to a minimum, kept simple. (Matthew 6:22)

The concept of the word single in the verse is singleness of mind and/or focus on one purpose. [from Hebrew: haplous, meaning clear, simple] If our focus is on things, we will not have time for the more important things in life, such as our worship which include time to study the Bible, share what we are learning with others and meeting with the brotherhood of Christian. In fact, the joy we receive when we serve God far surpasses any joy we can ever obtain by increasing our Burden. (Ecclesiastes 5:12)

Furthermore, being totally convinced that serving God is the single most important of all our endeavors, is crucial for our well being as well as for our everlasting life. (Psalm 19:8) (2 Corinthians 1:12)

Thus, each of the seven About Level Menu choices beneath The Burden Passage Level Menu take you to pages that will discuss several of the aspects of what a wayƒarers has chosen to make a part of his Burden.