Simplicity

If simplicity is bliss, then why is it that we strive to have the best?  Why do we always end up trying to make our lives more complicated than necessary?  Maybe simplicity is bliss because it is harder to achieve.  Trying to be simplistic and accepting simplicity seems to be contrary to the dreams and goals most of us set for ourselves.  Yet, if we could find a way to be happy and grateful for having family, friends, a home, food and water, then anything that is above and beyond would make us ecstatic.  Maybe we all should try to lower our standards for what would make us happy because only then can we truly be grateful for those "little" things that are already in our lives that we tend to ignore and take for granted.