Life is not as complicated as we make it. In Life Is Simple (We Make It Complex!) , Michael Giles draws from a lifetime of service, family, hardship, and reflection to uncover timeless truths for living with clarity and peace. Blending personal stories, historical lessons, and practical guidance, he invites readers to strip away the clutter of modern life and return to what truly matters. Each chapter explores a cornerstone of a simple life — gratitude, resilience, forgiveness, honesty, patience, tranquility, spirituality, and more. Through vivid storytelling and down-to-earth wisdom, Michael shows how simplicity is not about doing less, but about living deeper. With the steady voice of a sailor, husband, father, and storyteller, he reminds us that simplicity is found in: Gratitude for what we already have - Patience in the face of change - Forgiveness that sets us free - Relationships that last - A quiet spirit anchored in faith and humility Whether you’re facing illness, navigating change, or simply longing for more peace in your daily life, Life Is Simple offers encouragement and perspective for the journey. At its heart, this book is not about escaping life’s storms — it is about finding calm within them. It is about living with less hurry, less noise, and less fear, so that love, gratitude, and joy can have room to grow. Life is simple. We are the ones who make it complex. This book will show you how to live that truth every day.