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National Simplicity Day is celebrated in honor of Henry David Thoreau to remember his principles on simplicity. (Image: Shutterstock)
National Simplicity Day is celebrated every July 12 to remind people to live a simple life without complexities.
National Simplicity Day is celebrated every year on July 12 in honor of Henry David Thoreau, born July 12, 1817. He was an American philosopher, naturalist, and simple-living advocate. Thoreau is best known for his book “Walden,” which advocated the virtues of simple living and self-reliance.
National Simplicity Day encourages people to reflect on the benefits of living a simple lifestyle, free of complexity and enjoying the small moments in life.
National Simplicity Day 2024: History
Henry David Thoreau and his contemporaries advocated for a simpler life to be in touch with our inner self. National Simplicity Day was created to free people from the hustle and bustle of life. In recent years, the concept of minimalism has become very popular.
In some countries, people have begun to realise that their lives can be much happier and less stressful if they get rid of items that serve no purpose. Minimalism has spread to areas such as fashion, where people are opting for timeless items to create “capsule” wardrobes, rather than hoarding fast fashion.
National Simplicity Day 2024: Importance
The day invites us to reflect on the principle of minimalism and consider how it can be incorporated into our daily lives. Although technology has helped us in all areas, it has also created feelings of not being good enough and envy.
Our minds are constantly overthinking and competing to be better than others. National Simplicity Day serves as a reminder to prioritize what really matters, cultivate mindfulness, and appreciate the beauty of simplicity.
National Simplicity Day 2024 Theme
The theme for this year’s National Simplicity Day is “Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities.” This year’s theme implies that people should focus on fulfilling their needs without wasting money on unnecessary items.
How can we celebrate National Simplicity Day?
In this busy life, people often forget to take time for themselves and the people they care about. National Simplicity Day can be celebrated in the following ways:
- Spending time in nature.
- Practicing mindfulness and meditation.
- Organize your personal space
- Make a list of things you are grateful for and let go of those that are not necessary.
Quotes for National Simplicity Day 2024
- “Simplifying life is one of the steps toward inner peace.” – Mildred Norman
- “There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness and truth.” – Leo Tolstoy
- “The greatest step toward a life of simplicity is learning to let go.” – Steve Maraboli
- “Simplicity is the key to all true elegance.” – Coco Chanel
- “Simplifying life is one of the steps towards inner peace.” – Peace Pilgrim
- “The ability to simplify means eliminating the unnecessary so that the necessary can speak.” – Hans Hofmann
- “As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will become simpler.” – Henry David Thoreau
- “Enjoy the little things, because one day you will look back and realize that they were the greatest things.” – Robert Brault
- “The simplest things are often the truest.” – Richard Bach
- “Simplicity is the essence of happiness.” – Cedric Bledsoe.
