One of the foremost visionaries of modern time once said "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". And who can disagree? A holistic approach to simplicity in everyday life will surely be a welcomed change to any person fully involved in the rat race that America calls the daily grind. I aim to question society's standards at every turn and during my endeavors of swimming upstream, have stumbled upon the undeniable fact: average life in the 21st century is undoubtedly too complicated.
Has technology elevated our conscience to a higher echelon? The answer my friend is blowing in the wind. Simplicity is found on a sunny afternoon in the middle of a forest, surely not mindlessly updating Podcasts of Paris Hilton's newest texts from last night.(I might be on to something here) My goal of this post is to share with the universe my ramblings, maybe in part to influence someone to a better life (doubtful) or more than likely just to express my grievances with this hellish cartoon of reality the American community is wasting away into.
I realize that technology is an incredible force for good in our culture. Computers, hospital equipment, GPS systems, the LG EnV 2 Chocolate (I crossed the line) have enhanced our lives to the nth degree. But come on! Kids are getting exercise from the Nintendo Wii Fit. Have we lost our collective minds? Instead of the life lessons we learned growing up in the street football game or exploring the woods near the house learning nature, we're setting future generations up thinking it's okay to stay inside living simulated reality.
Start small. Throw a frisbee for 10 minutes. Just to see how it feels. Without a cell phone in your pocket. Go.
VV
PS- The quote came from Leonardo Da Vinci
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