The Realization

"The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity." -Ludwig Wittgenstein

Why is it that we don't realize what we have until it's gone...or nearly gone...or at least difficult to find...perhaps too late to salvage? I've recently found myself awash in the clutter of culture, the clutter of a society gone mad it seems. We drown ourselves in noise, blind ourselves with opulence, empty our hearts with longings for what we do not have, and tire ourselves with endless quests for something (anything) that truly matters.

If only we could (would) stop fueling our madness. Turn off the television, unplug the iPod, push away the laptop and look towards the other end of the sofa. Who is sitting there, a few feet yet a million miles away? Isn't it what (who) truly matters?

I'm not advocating neo-ludditism. I'm simply asking (you and myself) a few questions. When was the last time you talked WITH someone? When was the last time you spent time with someone without looking at your watch or a clock? When was the last time you didn't feel guilty for letting your phone ring or opting to spend time with family rather than work?

The Simple Truth isn't a rant (athough it may appear that way on some occasions). It is simply one woman's slow, deliberate journey to take moments each day to stop what she's doing and observe what is right there under her nose; to see what is so familiar that she no longer appreciates its presence; and to use her time to think about, realize and enjoy what truly matters. It is also her invitation for you to take this journey as well.