Great concept, but what IS simplicity anyway?
I wanted to start with an introduction on what I mean when I use the word "simplicity," as there are many different definitions.
My version of simplicity is not the first or even the second, but the third definition down as it appears on dictionary.com.
sim·plic·i·ty
[sim-plis-i-tee] Show IPA
noun, plural sim·plic·i·ties.
3.
absence of luxury, pretentiousness, ornament, etc.; plainness:a life of simplicity.
It represents a lack of excess or pretense. I believe that this is the most accurate way of describing it because it implies a state of being whereby we do not strive for the ornate because we are content with the modest belongings that we have. Complexity arises when we forget that what we have is good enough and we force ourselves to tirelessly strive for more.
This blog is therefore dedicated to grounding us with reminders that we create the majority of our suffering by not appreciating the simple pleasures that exist in abundance. Everyday joyful moments so frequently are left unrecognized as the tiny miracles they are.
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