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.

Of primary importance concerning any collection of possessions that a wayƒarer could accumulate as contents of the scrip, is the Need to keep it simple. In fact, foremost in the wayƒarer′s entire life journey is simplicity. As ascertained 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′s journeying must be kept to a minimum, kept single. (Matthew 6:22)

The concept of this word single [Hebrew: hap·loûs; meaning: simple; and when used figuratively: clear, focused] in this verse as used in the phrase: "thine eye be simple" does therefore mean singleness of mind and/or focus on one purpose.

Thus, if our focus is on just physical things, we will lack time in our life for the more important things, such as our worship, which includes studying the Bible, sharing what we learn with others and meeting with the brotherhood of Christians. (Phillippians 1:10 NWT) In contrast, the joy we receive when we serve God far surpasses any joy we can ever obtain by increasing the contents within our Burden.

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) (Ecclesiastes 5:12) (2 Corinthians 1:2)

Thus, each of the seven Burden 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, especially those things which cover, ensconce, protect and sustain.