Query: June 4th

Hi, I’m Michael Silver.

Wow. The end of the year is here already. This year has been difficult for some, challenging for most and fun for all. Many of you are probably very excited for summer. The summer is a time for everyone to have extra fun. Before summer starts, let’s reflect on our school year, one last time.

If you think about it, there are probably a lot of wonderful things you’ve done this school year. Maybe you helped an old lady cross the street, or maybe you held the door for a friend. Maybe you volunteered at your local food bank. I’m sure you’ve also tried very hard to practice your simplicity. Maybe you’ve tried to save the Earth, or chose to read instead of playing video games. Either way, you’ve shown effort in practicing simplicity.

Simplicity is a challenge. Henry David Thoreau once said, “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.” He is saying that simplicity is a challenge. He’s also saying that, with hard work, comes achievement. If you challenge yourself to live simply, life will become simpler, and less complicated.

I found a video about hard work and challenging yourself on Values.com. I hope you enjoy it. This video takes place in Philadelphia. It is about a young boy who is pushed to work hard and achieve his goal of making a “Great Wall of Philadelphia”.

http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/85-The-Wall

This video is all about hard work. You’ve probably realized this year that in order to achieve true simplicity, you have to work very hard. I’m sure you’ve been challenged by simplicity this year. I’m also sure that you persevered.

This week’s Query is: How have I practiced simplicity during the school year? How will I continue to practice simplicity throughout the summer?