Simplicity

[spachoff]

I went for a walk on Friday. It was an interesting experience. It has been a while since I have gone and walked up to my old elementary school. It brought me back, ever so much, but it also made me think of what life was life back when we were little kids. We are so swept up in this busy life, that we hardly take time to slow down and enjoy the

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Echos in my head....

[awaiteddarkness]

I kind of did that last night. Granted I did not go to school. But I Went to where I used to drive and hang with some old friends. I remembered how, when I was that age, I cared about school, friends, and family. I had time for all of those. Now, I'm usually so busy that I have to set aside time for people. Like Tuesdays and Saturdays are our days to hang out...Sad really.

As for the materialistic world we live in, it's quite rediculous. I mean, I also come from a family that can't afford to buy fancy things, my family, my mom in particular, is happy with what she has. Remember when we watched that horrible tv series about the 16 year old? I was so sickened...because there are many people out there like that, who think they "need" these things. In the end, the things you need are simple really. What you need is gratitude for what you have, friends and family who love you, and memories. Not big fancy, expensive things; material things will always end up broken and gone and we're left with each other. People have lost that because as human nature, we compete. Compete for bigger and better things and that has divided us. This all starting back when horticulture began...haha...thank you anthropology. When people actually gained onwership of things, it's said that agriculture and mass production is and will forever be our greatest downfall...Who knows...Just do like you said. Remember who you are and don't judge others for what they have but who they are...Ok, I'm going to stop writing this long comment. I will see you tonight...hopefully!

Re: Echos in my head....

[spachoff]

I think you are dead on with everything you said. The people around you are the most important "possessions" a person can have. I'm glad that I have people like you who know that this is what people are really about, and not about material things. Thank you for all your support, hope things are going well, see you soon!