Today I posted a list of 14 items on my personal Facebook page and asked my friends to choose just three. I laughed at the comments throughout the day. I said in my post that the decision was hard for me. I chose coffee, jeans, and lipstick. Tonight I’m thinking about how insignificant the things we think are important really are in the bigger picture of life.
Today I took a truckload of stuff to our local goodwill store. I’ve been seriously purging lately and it felt good to get this load out of the house. I very much like my stuff, it comforts me. I like the coziness of throw pillows, a soft blanket, flowers, sweet smelling candles, stacks of books; but these things can easily overwhelm if I don’t take the time to purge every once in a while.
And so I have ben working hard in these last weeks before our busy schedule begins again to reduce the amount of clutter, to make my home a place of comfort and clarity. I am currently reading The Nesting Place ( it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful) by Myquillyn Smith. I will do a review when I am finished. What I hope to glean is a better knowledge of how to make my home a place where everyone is comfortable yet not distracted by stuff.
I would like my children to know they can be content with a more simplistic life. I desire to build a home that brings peace and tranquility in the midst of chaos. A place of calm in the storms of life. I am excited to tackle the next organization project ... and I am learning that perfection is overrated!
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