Einstein's theory of gymnastics
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Albert Einstein once said: "If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor."
Okay then, no need to complicate what's simple. Out of respect for Einstein's tailor, here's some truth for ya:
Ninety percent of the large fish in the ocean and 80 percent of the world's forests are gone. Eighty-one tons of mercury are emitted into the atmosphere each year as a result of electric power generation. Every square mile of ocean hosts 46,000 pieces of floating plastic. Each day, 200,000 acres of rain forest are destroyed; 100 plant and animal species go extinct; and 13 million tons of toxic chemicals released across the globe.
Ludwig Wittgenstein once said: "Let's cut out the transcendental twaddle when the whole thing is as plain as a sock on the jaw."
Get ready to duck because the "whole thing" is mostly caused by our beloved way of life and here's the inelegant truth: The simple path towards a cleaner, greener planet begins with the simple choice to change how we live and what we allow the biggest polluters to do.
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You can cut out the "transcendental twaddle" by
- Focusing on the worst eco-criminals: corporations.
- Recognizing the urgency of our situation
- Not worrying so much about being nice or displaying green manners.
Keep it simple: Learn from past victories, connect with comrades, and ramp up the activism.
Living the Downsized Life
As the Einstein of simplicity, Henry David Thoreau, sez:
"As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness ... Do not trouble yourself much to get new things, whether clothes or friends... Sell your clothes and keep your thoughts."
The crew at OnSimplicytnet adds:
"While stress has myriad causes, a significant number of them can be tied to an overwhelming amount of stuff and tightly packed schedules. By simplifying, you're limiting the amount of things in your life that can bring you stress. Your finances will probably be much less stressful as well, since cutting back and spending less typically go hand in hand. A genuine feeling of peacefulness and relaxation is a great reason to simplify your life."
Keep it simple: Downsize your electronics, your home, and everything else, while you're at it.
I'll Give the Last Word to Charles Bukowski
"Everything you own must be able to fit inside one suitcase; then your mind might be free."
