Simplicity...

@rawar31 (112)
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
August 21, 2012 12:30am CST
I miss the simplicity life gave in the past, although I definitely do not want the past itself back. I miss the honesty, the compassion, the care and concern people used to have for others. How genuine people could be. Days you could hold someone in confidence with no worries. Days others looked out for you and yours like it was their own. Sadly now, more than ever, even in religion, family, friendships there is so much confusion and even fight for something as simple as the last say. How is life treating you? And how are you dealing with it?
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12 responses
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
22 Aug 12
When you live simply, you tend to enjoy even the simplest things. So that's why, i simplified my life, hence i can say that i am happy now that simple things can already make me happy.
@rawar31 (112)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
22 Aug 12
what are some practical things you did to simplify your life?
@bLadeee (403)
• Philippines
21 Aug 12
Complicated life here, anyway, it's normal, it's life I'm talking about after all. The most part I hate in my life is dealing with my family, it's too complicated that I want to live on my own but I don't have the money to start with but some portion of me say that I'm only running away from it since I can't solve my own problem. I don't like running away, I want to face it until the end, and I still believe I can solve it someday. Not only at my family but also at school where I always have to do something important (almost everyday I got plenty of assignments, projects, lessons that need to be studied, etc.). After all, I don't have the right to complain about this world, since even this life isn't the life I wanted to be, it still bring joy in some situation.
@rawar31 (112)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
21 Aug 12
Oh how I understand you. Right now I'm living two lives- when I'm in my home country and when I go back to study, leaving my husband and son to stay with my mother and sister and nephew.I wish we had the money so my husband and son could have our own place, but the money isn't there. Then when I return to study, I return to an empty apartment all to myself and no family. But the good thing is that seasons change and things never stay the same. Only a matter of time before situations change- hopefully for the better.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
21 Aug 12
The advance in technology has tremendously affected the people's personality. Although not all have changed, I can say that with the innovation of the latest gadgets and all, people around us have relied solely on them. Just take for example the kids nowadays. You can seldom see them run around the yard playing with siblings or friends. Most would be in front of their playstation, WII or other playing gadgets. The form of communication became totally different with the existence of cellphones. The usual warmth of hello over the phone has been replaced by sms messages. Comparing my life as a kid with how my kids are right now, has a big difference. But is up to us parents to teach our kids how to live the normal way of life, and not to rely everything on new things.
@rawar31 (112)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
21 Aug 12
I remember the days we had 'penpals', writing letters, sending post cards- using the mail system. Technology does have its disadvantages.
• India
22 Aug 12
Being simple is always good and it will give a great reputation to you. Most of the leaders lead a simple life and achieved a lot with their simplicity. In this modern days it is hard to see a person who is living a simple life, most of us are interested in living a luxuries and extravagant life. In fact some people will do anything and every thing to make money, but they will face a lot of issues and lost their peace due to this kind of activities. Simple life always give peace of mind to us. A person who is leading the simple life don't have worries about money, jewels and other material things, s/he is trying his maximum to help others and get happiness and enjoyment with his/her service. While living a simple life we don't spend more money and save excess money for our future. Simple life will give peace of mind and we can get satisfaction with our things. The person who wish to live a peaceful life without unwanted issues must live a simple life, s/he must reduce his desires and avoid extravaganza in life, it will give satisfaction and happiness. Simplicity is always having its unique importance and a person who is living a simple life can avoid a lot of issues in his/her life.
@echoforever (5180)
• United States
21 Aug 12
Life truly is the best when its simple. My life is pretty simple and I haven't been happier than when it wasn't - when it wasn't I was usually depressed. I don't want much in life just enough to get by and a place to have my peace and quiet. Its almost impossible to have both these days. So lately I'm doing alright and I hope things don't change for the worse, for me. I hope you can find that simplicity again in yours.
@rawar31 (112)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
21 Aug 12
Thanks
• China
22 Aug 12
Your discussion reminds me of my happier life with my parents and brothers in the past time.Now,in order to earn more money,i must leave my home to go remote city,just only on holiday go home to see parents.With time elasping,i could not come back to past,but currently life is various for me.Future,i can't guess...
@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
22 Aug 12
Sad to say, what you said hold so much truth in it. Thirty years ago, we can walk the street, the villages, the estate with no worries. No harm will come to us except wild animals. However, today is no more safe even in our own backyard. People are selfish and many have take advantages on our kindness and passionate. All kinds of conmen manipulates human good values, thus people have lost these most valuable virtues. Sincerity has gone down the drain, therefore if in our journey of life, we are fortunate to have true and faithful friends along the way, we should appreciate them
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
22 Aug 12
I've experienced life's complexity every year. As i get older, life becomes more and more complex. Gone are the days of simplicity. That's why I like to cherish only memories of my childhood. Where life was simple and more enjoyable.
• United States
21 Aug 12
Simple is the best way to live. I look for way to uncomplicate my life and make it easier and less hectic. I think about what I truly need and what I clutter I can rid myself of. All of those help make life seem better and easier but sometimes it takes a moment to step back and examine where you are and where you really want to be. And then go from there.
@mikej143 (309)
• Philippines
22 Aug 12
life could be lot of break ups not in love but also in every parts of it to make it intact need to face with confidence and not with fear. We might think we were the most unlucky person in the world but not think that what we were experience were just a dust of others problem but different way to solve and solution but in common to face with confidence. Mistake were just normal but not getting improve our self when it comes bad.
@smileyy (28)
• Philippines
21 Aug 12
Being simple gives you true fullfillment in life. You won't ask for too much and be contented of what you have once you live in a simple life.The technology that we have now makes life more easier. People strive hard to get what they want and tend to live in a fancy life. As for me,I deal with life because it gives me true contentment.
• Philippines
21 Aug 12
How is life treating me and how do i deal with it? I am currently living a plain and simple life. I have an office job and I also have a pretty decent salary. My salary is just enough to get me through the day but my only concern is that it can't help me set aside money for the future. My life is great but i must admit, my simple job is not enough to make me live life to the fullest. Most of the time, I wish that I could have a simple life while having enough money for me and for the coming years.