Too Simple?

Have you ever noticed how complicated we try to make things. I mean everything has to be a jumbled mess of confusion, busyness, and loudness. Why is school so expensive that you need to get 5 loans just to attend...why do you have to wait three days to call someone back after a first date...why does stubbornness and ignorance always seem to get in the way? Is it a crime for things to become more simple?

E.F. Schumacker said, "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction."

I thought about this particular quote and was inspired. Is it so hard to make anything in life simpler? I challenged my self today to live in simplicity. This is what I came up with.

1. Know the amount of hours of sleep you need to function.

2. Tell the truth.

3. Tell someone you love them.

4. Say, "I miss you."

5. Believe in commitment.

6. Admit you're wrong.

7. Compliment someone.

8. Hug someone.

9. Be diligent.

10. Be a hard worker.

11. Smile often.

12. Laugh harder.

13. Tell someone what's wrong.

14. Be honest with yourself.

15. Communicate well.

16. Reach out.

17. Take a deep breath.

An architect, Dr. Koichi Kawana, said, "Simplicity means the achievement of maximum effect with minimum means."

I just feel this need to remind myself to keep it simple. I want to have the maximum effect with minimum means. I want to start with myself, and hopefully rub off on others. I encourage you to write down a list of things which can be made simpler in your life. It really puts things in perspective...

G