The Power of Simplicity

          "It is of the highest urgency that we invent new ways of living that are sustainable......With conscious simplicity, we can seek lives that are rich with experiences, satisfaction, and learning rather than packed with things."-Duane Elgin. I chose these quotes from The Choice for Simplicity because I agree with what they state. I agree with this entire passage and not just the quotes I chose because I think we do have to find new ways to live that will make things more simple. But with this particular quote I agree because I believe that without the constant want for so much excess we would be able to have better experiences in life.
         I think that the first part of my quote I chose spoke to me so much because a lot of the stuff I have done so far in this school year reflects a lot on the constant state of our environment. I think that the way we are currently living is not okay. If we stayed more simple then there wouldn't be so many problems with our environment. I think that creating a new way of living doesn't mean completely changing the way our society is and saying goodbye to the things we love because they aren't needs. I just think that a lot of the things we do in society nowadays isn't necessarily smart, and that doing things differently would be. If we just made some changes to the way we live then our environment may heel, it is very important that we at least try because at the rate we are going many species will be extinct and the earth will be in bad condition. The way we are living is not sustainable and isn't okay, changing doesn't mean changing everything, but giving up some things that aren't really necessary.
        The second part that I quoted spoke to me in particular because I am always trying to get more satisfaction out of every opportunity that is given to me and try new things. I think that simplicity is wonderful because without the worry of so many things our minds stay clear, and give our lives much more purpose. I think that this part of the passage is about living life to the fullest and not worrying so much about the little things, and instead just to enjoy your life. I think that without so many things we would be able to live much more purposeful lives instead of worrying so much about things just try to think more simple and just enjoy what is given.
        I believe that the power of Simplicity is something that everyone should have, the constant want for so many things isn't necessary. If we lived simpler than our lives would be much clearer, and we would exceed further then we could imagine. But being simple doesn't necessarily mean giving up everything, just some things so that our lives aren't so cluttered with our wants.