It is melancholy sight for those, who walk through this college campus, or anywhere in America, when they see the deadened stare of the typical overworked consumer. Everyone is overstimulated. Overstimulated, desensitized, and exhausted by the perpetual influx of emails, the crushing student debt, and the never-ending work hours.
One day, while organizing my calendar and considering events I knew I would not have time to attend, I found myself in a place of brooding isolation. Ironically enough, I realized I was not alone in this feeling. Most of my peers are too busy with school and life to find time to spend with close friends. Some say that Millennials are the generation that values time with loved ones the most. However, it seems Millennials spend the least amount of time with their loved ones.
Millennials are not the only ones struggling with chronic busy-ness. Adults, children, and possibly even the elderly find their to-do lists longer than their have-done lists. Its a common mindset that being so busy is temporary, but busy-ness only increases with age.
So, to solve the problem of lost family time and overworked citizens, I do hereby offer a public consideration. Perhaps we should practice a Day of Nothing. On this day, working people could stay at home, homemakers could study, students could loiter, and loiterers could work. Instead of drowning in the hustle of daily life, people could reconnect with those around them.
Think of the benefits! The Day of Nothing could revitalize campuses, cities, even whole regions could be affected! Pins, logos, and slogans could be used to spread the word to fellow busy people. Furthermore, the Day of Nothing would call for another holiday season of celebrations, parties, and gifts. Americans could spend their overtime money on T-shirts, gadgets, and other handy paraphernalia for the sake of nothing!
Friends, mark it in your planner. Save a spot in your Google Calendar. Tap it into your Blackberry… if that is still a thing.
The Day of Nothing demands an open schedule.
I must profess the sincerity of my heart, that I have no personal interest in benefiting from the Day of Nothing. There is no motive other than the good of my country, rejuvenating mental clarity, and the re-affirming of American values. The most important things to remember about this day are that it can restore one’s soul, and that shirts will be sold on red-bubble for $14.99.