Spartan Simplicity

The Spartan lifestyle was known for its simplicity.  Dictionary.reference.com gives a definition of the word "spartan" as  simple, frugal, or austere: a Spartan diet; a spartan lifestyle.  The origins of this adjective comes from the way of life characteristic of the people of Sparta.  It's a lesson in America we all need to learn.  Life has become so complicated.  Sometimes we need to think forward.   Simple living can afford us opportunities we might not otherwise experience.   Living simply could free up our finances to travel more.   We could eat better and exercise more.  It would give us more time to smell the sweetness of life.  Today, take a moment to thank the people of Sparta for showing us the way to lead a simpler life.