The idea I picked up on from the packet was that simplicity is to keep a clear and concise manner. The idea was having a cleared mind and letting yourself reflect upon life and not worry about the franticness of life. When I think of simplicity this is often what comes to mind; allowing ourselves to take a break and look around at what our lives look like. Wisdomcommons.org says, “Simplicity means centering on that which is important and letting go of the rest.” In this day and age life is crazy and has a lot going on. This makes it important to stop and think about what really matters.
I picked up on this mostly because I felt I could connect to it. I’ve noticed a lot more now that I’m getting older that a moment to stop and think is precious. I feel as though sometimes I have too much going on and too many thoughts running through my head that I just need to step aside from where I am and think. I did this in Bear Creek quite a few times, where I simply sat or walked by myself and thought of what my life was like and what I could do to better create happiness. I found these times helpful and needed. I learned that simplicity is not only about simple objects; but simple moments.
When I first thought about simplicity in our school it didn’t make sense to me. We were getting new things all the time and it’s hard to get children to think simply. Learning more about it, I realized there was something that just a moment of silence could bring that made a room peaceful. Duane Elgin, author of a book about simplicity states, “Soulful simplicity is more concerned with consciously tasting life in its unadorned richness…” This illustrates that simplicity is the ability to look around and enjoy the life around you. Simplicity to me is the chance to stop, think, and breathe.
I agree, Sam! Sometimes simplicity is all about simply being in the moment and stopping to breathe. Although, I didn't have the same experience at Bear Creek, I have had that experience at other times in my life.
ReplyDelete4/5 points. Your word choices in the first two sentences are awkward and unclear.Be sure to reread your entries aloud to make sure you are articulating your thoughts concisely and with clarity. Remember, good writing is lean. Additionally, you swtich tenses in the first sentence. You use both "is" and "was" in the same thought.Choose a tense, present or past, and stick with it.