Ethan Indigo Smith – We have analytical minds with mediated wants which promote us to live highly complex lives. And yet, underneath it all we all crave simplicity, but are led to believe it can’t be obtained without further complexity. In fact, it is simple to be simple – and it’s completely up to you.

For many, simply being present in the moment can itself  be  difficult. Statistically the thing most people do to relax is watch television, which takes the emotions and thoughts away to distant dramas and sitcoms; far away from  the here and right now. As a culture we are used to becoming  distant and distracted as a  form of “relaxation”  –  and watching television is only one  of many things a busy mind will do so as not to have to face itself. Continue reading →