"Simplicity" (creative post)

“If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself.” 
― Albert Einstein
“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” 
― Jack Kerouac, The Dharma Bums
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” 
― Leonardo da Vinci
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” 
― Confucius

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All of these quotes are congruent with their message, which points to "simplicity" as a good and admirable quality. At a point at which so many of my thoughts and tasks are directed towards somehow showcasing everything my life has consisted of so far it is important, yet nearly impossible, to remember just that, "simplicity." It seems that with invested time and energy comes a level of knowledge that answers our most fundamental questions (for those of us who formed questions to begin with). But whether it be your first question or your fifth set of questions, they will never be completely answered because from them another thought will always stem. 

I read each short quote and get two general feelings. One, being a feeling of tranquility. Each quote takes humanly form as I read each word, and with each syllable comes a pat on my back. The pat on my back makes me feel like it's okay; that other people have juggled details and generalizations, and the uncertainty of which to give the most credit to.Secondly I feel frustrated with each writer for getting off so easily with telling me what I should do, making it sound so right, but not leaving for me a step my step manual of how to apply it to myself at this particular moment. It angers me that each of them found the answer, came up with a witty way of phrasing it, published it, and have nothing else to offer. Of course, that frustration isn't rightfully aimed; it should go straight towards myself, who has found simplicity, but has not yet come to peace with it. 

When I can't fully apply the advice of these writers to myself because I can't be comfortable with stripping the existence of anything down to its simplicity. I know its true and beautiful, but it doesn't seem like it will ever be just. Whether that be referring to justice for whatever being displayed or whoever is viewing it. It might diminish the accomplishments and efforts of the display, or skew the impression attained by the viewer since he/she would be deprived of all the true elements of what it is judging. 

"Best Suited for the Crown" (Act II Journal)

   In the second act of The Tempest by William Shakespeare the question that entertains the readers mind could me "who is best suited for the crown?" We have Alonso on one side. Although he might be the nicest king who will do the right thing, purposely hinder no one, and love his people, that isn't enough. His personality lacks motivation since he is in some sort of slump or depression. His good intentions aren't enough to lead him to build up the initiative to actually take charge as a ruler. His state of being doesn't allow him to fulfill his role of power. Although he is king he has little authority because he doesn't demand true respect or control as a person. If it weren't for his title he'd be nothing but a nice man. 
   Sebastian can be perceived as the bad guy, but he has courage, strength, desire, and plenty of initiative to get done whatever he wants. So far, it seems as though he isn't necessarily a bad person, he is just introduced to us at a time when he is going to the farthest and darkest measures get what he's after. If his personality were to work in his favor and he were king he would keep the people under his rule safe, maintain a strong nation, and keep people motivated and devoted to serving and staying loyal to their king. 
   If neither Sebastian nor Alonso had the title, the person who possesses the most "king like" qualities is definitely Sebastian. He demands authority as a leader, and that's what a king needs to stay in power.