I really like this essay in Henry David Thoreau's Walden. I felt like I could really relate to it. In this essay he talks about how fast life goes by now a days and we really need to stop, think, and appreciate the little things. I've always felt this way but this piece of writing made me really want to actually do it. I think that we sometimes take advantage of the little things and how precious life is. We take this for granted.
Thoreau brings up that he chose this small and simple place to reside because he wanted simplicity and to really live. I think this is definitely true. If one gets caught up in everything they have and want they forget the real meaning of life; the real meaning to live. But, the cool part about this is that one doesn't have to go far to achieve this. Thoreau only went a little ways from civilization to find quiet and simplicity.
As Thoreau talks about growing his own garden he says, "Many think that seeds improve with age. I have no doubt that time discriminates between the good and the bad; and when at last I shall plant, I shall be less likely to be dissapointed." Thoreau was talking about more than just growing seeds in this sentence. Once again, he is using this as a metaphor for life. With more patience and time whatever you are working at will pay off in the end and you will be more satisfied. I think we sometimes want what we want right away and don't think about that in the long run, we will be better off. If we live life with more ease and less stress we won't need those items right away and we will get what we need and most likely it will be better if we wait.
Thoreau brings up that he chose this small and simple place to reside because he wanted simplicity and to really live. I think this is definitely true. If one gets caught up in everything they have and want they forget the real meaning of life; the real meaning to live. But, the cool part about this is that one doesn't have to go far to achieve this. Thoreau only went a little ways from civilization to find quiet and simplicity.
As Thoreau talks about growing his own garden he says, "Many think that seeds improve with age. I have no doubt that time discriminates between the good and the bad; and when at last I shall plant, I shall be less likely to be dissapointed." Thoreau was talking about more than just growing seeds in this sentence. Once again, he is using this as a metaphor for life. With more patience and time whatever you are working at will pay off in the end and you will be more satisfied. I think we sometimes want what we want right away and don't think about that in the long run, we will be better off. If we live life with more ease and less stress we won't need those items right away and we will get what we need and most likely it will be better if we wait.