Beginnings

People frequently feel overwhelmed by the speed and 

complexity of modern life.  Whether it is the chaos that

presents itself in the nightly news or the seemingly unending 

rat-race that makes up our daily existence, many people find

themselves longing for something more simple, more 

centered, and, perhaps, more real in the way they lead their 

lives.  However, it isn't as easy as merely crossing one's arms

and refusing to play.  Nor is it a matter of one-size fits all as

to what is an appropriate path to a universal Aristotelian

ideal of Simplicity.

In beginning this blog, I hope to explore various ways to

increase simplicity in life.  This could take the form of how 

one establishes relationships, whether with individuals, 

nature, money, businesses or spirituality.  It could involve 

how one addresses simple daily tasks or actions in the world

at large.  Or it could involve how one furnishes one's internal

attitudes.  It will, however be limited to my own experiments

in areas that seem useful to me in my life. I don't pretend 

to have a recipe for anyone else. 

In general terms, I feel drawn to small steps that help me to

snip the apron strings of corporate consumerism, that reduce

my footprint on the Earth and to ease my interactions with 

other people.  So, I will share those steps I take along the 

path, the various benefits that I discover and how to do it, 

should anyone else care to.  I will start out small and see 

where this leads.