Perspective

By this stage in my life I should not be surprised by the fact that major events cause a shift in a person's perspective. Recently, I have made the move to simplicity. For example, it used to be that if I could not be on my laptop, I did not want to be on a computer at all. The Dell desktop used to be plain too slow for my liking. Its poor little celeron processor just could not keep up! But do you know what? It is a lot easier to use. My laptop requires dragging it out, plugging it in if the battery is low, using it, and then packing it all back up in the case again when I'm finished. Or, leave it out for days at a time to collect dust and what have you. Since Friday the 3rd, I've been on my laptop maybe 3 or 4 times. That's it. The Dell doesn't need to be dragged anywhere. It is always available and after pushing 2 little buttons, I'm in. Simple.

And something else: I have no less than 22 blog sites bookmarked. I was in the habit of checking them daily, sometimes more than once a day. My life just didn't seem complete if I didn't. Today, since I was on the laptop (I'm on the Dell now) I went to some of those sites. Seven. A third of the usual number of stops. I believe I will be whittling down my blog bookmarks. I just don't need all of that clutter in my mind and heart. And now I don't want it, either.

Yes, the path to a peaceful mind requires the proper perspective. Because each of us is a unique creation, what works for me may not work for you. My perspectives have been turned upside down and all around over the past 9 months. What works for me thus far? Solitude. Quiet. And now, simplicity.