From an advanced perspective, simplicity implies living with very few personal
possessions while letting go of consumerism, which significantly changes the
approach to life.
For some people, simplicity is the main theme of existence, which allows focusing
with clarity and purpose on the essential core rather than getting lost into
traps or any interference.
Over centuries simplicity has been associated with happiness, all leading to a long and fulfilling life.
Further on this topic, here is a short tale, which makes it for a nice, quick reading. Enjoy!
Over centuries simplicity has been associated with happiness, all leading to a long and fulfilling life.
Further on this topic, here is a short tale, which makes it for a nice, quick reading. Enjoy!
Short tale: “Socrates and the Marketplace”
True philosopher
that he was, Socrates believed that the wise person would instinctively lead a
frugal life. Himself would not even wear shoes, yet he fell under the spell
of the marketplace and would go there often to look at all the wares on
display.
When one of his friends asked him why, Socrates said: "I love to go there and
discover how many things I am perfectly happy without."
“Simplicity is the ultimate
sophistication.” (Leonardo da Vinci)
