I once read somewhere that the best proof of someone’s intelligence is their ability to simplify the complex. The people who are confident in their knowledge do not hesitate to share it with others in a way that is easily understood. Whereas, people who attempt to talk over people’s heads through the use of overly complex terms and jargons, are typically those who lack a true understanding of the subject themselves and are trying to mask that fact.
Sometimes, it is important for us to understand that we don’t need to use complex terms to sound smart or intelligent. True genius lies in our ability to keep it simple. Simplicity should reflect not just in our words, but our thoughts and our actions too. When we make simplicity a way of life, a lot of happiness can be derived from the simple little things in our lives.
After all, like they say, the essence of life is not in the great victories or the grand failures, but in the simple joys.
Life is joyfully simple. How about we keep it that way? 🙂
*This post is written for the AtoZChallenge.
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Oh so true…. Small real life example from The Rock: My son is in his final year of schooling and just yesterday I was trying to explain that he didn’t need his essay to sound as if he’d swallowed the dictionary and was regurgitating it at random 🙂
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LOL. 😀 Yes, I guess that was very sound advice. 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
When we keep our life simple we avoid most complications that can cause trouble. Simplicity in thoughts and actions and in lifestyle is what I try to follow 🙂
I agree. My mom used to tell me that my grandfather always believed in *Simple Living, High Thinking*.
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There is something extremely beautiful about simplicity.
Not many people see that.
Soumya recently posted…R: Rain
True. More people should though.
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
Explaining something in the most simplest way helps a lot, esp just before entering the exam hall 😛
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Oh yes. Easier to reproduce. 😛
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Lovely post Shantala! I agree. A recent quote that fascinated me “Keep it simple stupid”. I agree with that. Yes, that’s possible only when if we understand what we are talking about 😀
Yeah, keeping it simple, is not so simple. 🙂
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You have told the truth very simply. The moment someone starts jargoning, I mentally switch off. He is probably trying to confuse me is my next thought. As a programmer, one of my theories is that the ‘most complex problem will surely have a simple solution’ and it works. Lovely post.
Thank you so much, Lata. Btw, I am glad to see Dia and Sameer back on your blog. 🙂
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True Shantala. Simplicity has its own beauty.
It does. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
Loved the quote..
Simplicity, well depicted by your thoughts Shantala.. 🙂
Cheers
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Thank you, Geetika. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
Very good post. simplicity is indeed the key to a peaceful life. Simplicity in life, emotions, thoughts… Yet not the kind of simplicity that denies the complexity but rather transforms it into something divinely harmonious and beautifully simple.
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*Yet not the kind of simplicity that denies the complexity but rather transforms it into something divinely harmonious and beautifully simple. – Beautifully said. I completely agree.
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What wonderful and positive thoughts. Life is joyful, I do agree. Nice quote too, thanks for sharing!
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Glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Very true, Shantala! Stay simple and keep life simple, than complicate it and murder the happiness!
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I agree. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
It is actually more difficult to keep things simple and most of all keep life simple.
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True. Keeping things simple, is not simple at all. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
Simple living & high thinking, my mom always said.
Good thoughts.
Mine too. We have moms who think alike. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
I learn things most easily when they’re explained to me in simple, relatable terms–especially things that are normally complicated. I love to keep it simple!
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Me too. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Megan. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
I totally agree. But sometimes complexity lies in explaining things in a simple and elegant manner.
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That I agree, keeping it simple is not easy. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
Couldn’t agree more. It’s something I constantly try to adhere to with my articles (I’m a German content writer first and a romance novelist second).
My link: http://www.devikafernando.com/blog/blogging-from-a-to-z-challenge-letter-s-soul-mate
Yeah, as long as we are clear in our mind about something, it will reflect in our words and actions. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
That all makes so much sense. Good teachers are the ones who can make it simple or at least seem that way.
Yep. They are the best kind of teachers. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
very true ! to communicate in a simple language is an art. Not everybody does it, but when we do, it becomes so easy for the other to understand without any complications. I remember 3 idiots movie where Aamir Khan will try to answer a question in a simple way, (what is a machine?) which the professor will not like it, and will expect him to use the terminology given in the text book.. its really fun to watch.. some knowledgeable always try to complicate simple things by using scientific jargons
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Oh yeah, that was a good movie. I have watched it several times. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
I believe in KISS and it works every time. In fact we all know that the most difficult problems are usually solved with the simplest solutions. 🙂
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Very true. However, we normally overlook the simple ones initially. I think we are just wired that way. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
So true and a very essential fact of life. And simple joys make the life’s journey interesting throughout.
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I agree. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
Now that’s the hardest task of all – keeping it simple. It’s tempting to throw in a few complicated terms, to show off a bit. It’s an art – to keep it simple.
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It is an art indeed! Thanks for stopping by, Tulika. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
That’s a great quote from Albert Einstein. My husband and I are constantly explaining things to our kids in simple terms, topics on the sciences, ethics, history, etc… It really is a test to your knowledge of the topic. If they don’t understand, then we keep trying to simplify it until they do. It’s a challenge sometimes, but it definitely gives us a better understanding of the things we talk about.
Yeah, it can get challenging at times. But as long as we keep a cool head and double up on patience, we normally can get them to understand most things. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Tanya. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
I haven’t heard that quote before, but it’s a bit harsh. There are lots of things a six year old can’t understand.
Of course. There are also a lot of things that 6 year olds can understand, if someone knows how to make them understand. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
Great post and quote by Albert Einstein! 🙂 Yes, “Keeping it Simple Stupid” (or KISS for short) is often used to explain this principle of simplicity. Life is certainly more joyous and hassle-free when simple. 🙂 <3
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True that. 🙂
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This is one of the best posts I’ve read! There’s this cousin of mine, who has been irritating everyone with his so called knowledge and heavy words that he uses…half the time makes me wonder if he himself understood what he meant to say!!
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Hahaha..yeah I guess we all know someone like that. 🙂
Shanaya Tales recently posted…Keeping it Simple #AtoZChallenge 2015 @AprilA2Z
That’s great! There’s an acronym we use, KISS – Keep It Simple, Stupid! Not that anyone’s really stupid, but it gets a good laugh.
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Yeah, it does. 😀
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Well said and a good tip for everyone to used in all fields of life. 🙂 Over the top appearances and conversations don’t really get us anywhere. Good one.
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Thank you. Glad you liked it. 🙂
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