Seeking Sunlight: Finding Simplicity in the Second Half
It's 3 AM and my body clock, that once loyal companion through late-night study sessions, has decided to stage a pre-dawn mutiny. Tossing and turning, the silence stretches, punctuated only by the rhythmic hum of the refrigerator. What's there left to do except reflect? Except sift through the memories and experiences that have brought me here, to this quiet hour on the cusp of a new day? As I lie here, a familiar thought surfaces - the relentless pursuit of "more." It fueled my younger years, propelling me forward in a constant chase for possessions, accomplishments, and a never-ending to-do list. But somewhere around the bend of 40, something shifted. The frantic energy that once defined my days began to feel like a burden, and a yearning for a simpler, more fulfilling existence took root. This yearning, I've come to realize, isn't about deprivation. It's Plato who reminds us, "The greatest wealth is to live content with little." It's a