Simple Living

We have made used of the lighting fixtures in more ways than one. Over the years we have used these different lighting such as gooseneck lighting and other lighting fixtures for advertising, navigation, media,building infrastructures and interior and exterior decorations. In addition, we use these lighting fixtures in our day to day living. However while we enjoy the benefits of our lighting system, in some parts of the world, lighting fixtures such as ceramic bedside lamps which illuminate with a simple flick of a finger is considered a luxury and a dream. That is due to the fact that they are living the most simple way of life. Which means they do not have any access to most of the things which we are currently enjoying such as the internet, computers, tablets, television, electricity, water system, etc. They do not have electricity. They do not have any water system.

While most of us consider going back to the basic, some parts of the world are probably thinking about moving forward. An exchange probably? We can probably survive a day or two without any access to the benefits of modern technology. But a lifetime without it? Well, we might survive fetching water on our backs or cooking our food with wood but that means a lot of stress before we can adjust to this way of living. Just thinking about going back to the basic, reminds of the one of my favorite reality TV show-Survivor. It is not probably not that basic but similar because they have to fetch water to drink.

I also experienced living without the benefits of electricity when I went on a vacation in my uncle's homestead. The only solar panel and electric generator which ran the house needs to be replaced and repaired, so we did not have electricity. We all have depended to the kerosene lamp to light the house in the evening. They also cooked our food with wood. The only entertainment we had during those nights and days was the transistor radio. We also have to walk about 500 meters to fetch water to wash the dishware, silverware and cookware. I cannot remember how I survived what was suppose to be a fun vacation. But because of that experience, I learned how to appreciate the things which I often disregard. If there was one or two things which I enjoyed about that vacation, those were catching fireflies and stargazing with my cousins.