A double gift came in the form of this beautiful handmade card. I get to have the card and send it too. My friend gave it to me with no message of her own so that I could send it out with my message. That’s sort of like having your cake and eating it too- a rare occurrence. I will send it to someone, eventually, but today, it’s for all of you.
Achieving simplicity is complicated- another of life’s paradoxes. And it is a unique struggle to mankind. I’m taking care of my grand-dog for a bit and not a bone in her supple little body telegraphs “complicated.” A walk, some kibble, a tug of war with her rope toy, and a nook to curl up in- that’s enough for Pia.
One of the gifts of the Age of Corona is a heightened awareness of the breathing room that simplicity brings. Slowing down, reassessing priorities, remembering which committees you are not on, and making do… a relief, not a burden.
A little dog, a card artist and a friend have all spoken, but if you need more convincing, the wisdom from sages, ancient, old and modern should do the trick.
“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.” Plato
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” da Vinci
“KISS: Keep it simple, stupid.” 1960’s Navy engineer