Simplicity

by Sam Quinn

Simplicity, by definition, is the quality or condition of being plain or natural. I should ask: what exactly is normal nowadays? I guess normal could be defined as constantly refreshing your Facebook to see the same six people posting random quotes and pictures making fun of "Call Me Maybe" (yours truly is guilty as charged). Normal could be defined as regularly molding yourself into the couch watching reruns of "Jersey Shore" or "Dance Moms."  Normal could be defined as sleeping late, maybe going to the gym, followed by a night of caloric pizza and possibly underage drinking. The definition of normal has simply changed over the years. 


Remember the days when we did not all have cell phones and we spent our days recklessly playing outside with friends? Remember television shows that we all found exciting and actually still watch when re runs are on? Remember when Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and all that fun social media did not exist? Let's think about our lives then. Simple. Fun. Easy going. Care-free. Drama-free. 

Nowadays, we thrive on technology and social media. When was the last time you simply sat outside and watched the sun set? When was the last time you took a walk with an old friend and just talked? When was the last time you had true alone time, no cell phone in hand, no lap top on, and no Facebook chats popping up? For me it’s hard to remember. Do it. I challenge you. Embrace your surroundings. Try a day without your cell phone to cherish the truth the natural environment has to offer. Don’t let the simple, beautiful moments of life pass you by. Life moves, move with it. Just like old times.