Today is National Simplicity Day. It is the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, a famous poet, and author. Thoreau believed it was important to live a simple life. He wrote a book called Walden that talks about living simply in natural settings. He lived in a cabin for two years and wrote about his time there.
This is a good day to disconnect from technology and go outside to enjoy nature. This means getting away from your phone, computer, and television.
Look for the simple things in life that give you enjoyment: things like ice cream or a hug or a smile on someone’s face. It might be hearing a bird singing from a tree or hearing a frog calling from the pond.
Sometimes if you don’t take the time to remind yourself that simple things are all around us and they can make you happy, you forget about them. Life gets complicated and stressful. We become overstimulated and forget how to enjoy life.
Looking for simple things in life that can make someone happy would be a great activity for students of all ages.
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