A famous quote from Confucius- “Life is
really simple, but we insists on making it complicated.”
This is supported by scientific studies as well, with the phenomenon of complexity bias. Complexity bias is the belief that complex solutions are better than simple ones.
We tend to look at our problems in a
complex manner or over complicate it because it justifies the act of running/escaping from the
problem. The harder it is, the easier to convince ourselves to let go of that
responsibility.
We seek complexity as we like novelty, crave richness and
satisfaction in the depth of things, simplicity to us are viewed as dull and
uneventful.
Maintaining
complexities are often seen as the main goal towards achieving success in life.
That’s why a villager from a small town would often be encouraged to move to a
big city, where more opportunities for a successful life are associated with.
However, the
issue with complexity is that it is unsustainable without effort.
For some, the complexities received and obtained were deemed
worthwhile for consistent effort.
While, for many,
such complexities are not necessarily what one looks towards to, leading to
immense suffering as the amount of effort has no reason or purpose.
Although,
complexities are deemed as the norm, living in simplicity, and appreciating the
basis that everything we need is provided for and done without effort is just
as superior as those striving towards complexities.
If what we need
is simply a simple life, don’t be afraid to live
it. Simplicity is the way to
cherish and value what we are; we don’t have to force ourselves to live in the
complexity norm, which leads to self-destruction and self-depreciation. The
best gift of simplicity is to know that you have enough.
3 tips to make life easier
Declutter
Decluttering is
the act to get rid of the unnecessary. Allow yourself to know what is useful and
not and throw away the not useful. When you have less, it makes life simpler
and easier to deal with.
Minimize
We often face
many temptations of the complexities in the world. We have so many options,
choices and new things. Every day, there is a newer and more interesting
product out there. Stop & Think… If it is only that momentarily adrenaline
that you are getting, do you really actually need that? Having more, means a
more complicated life, minimize the things that we need to add to life by
buying less.
Organize
Organizing helps
one to know what we have, taking time to categorize and classify. It gives you
a clearer path of how to do things; allows one to be more efficient. It creates
a sense of structure and order, making life simpler and less complex.
"Having the simplest simplicity, create Legends"
