We all talk about decluttering our homes - our stuff. That is something most of us work on a lot. I mean, how much do we really NEED? It is an ongoing project here. 35 years of accumulation of 2 people takes up a lot of room.
Did you ever consider the fact that you probably need to declutter in other ways? I can almost guarantee you that we all need to downsize in other areas as well!!!
1. STUFF - that we work on regularly. It is nice to free up space in the home and it is nice to donate items to bless others. Make sure you keep things that will help your life, make you happy, and that you really want. Otherwise bless someone else.
2. People are always on the go. Busy, busy, busy. If you work I can understand how life becomes complicated. If you are home - quit saying "yes" all the time. Many of us have established and confirmed we are now homebodies - and there is much positive to say about that.
I know often, when I make plans - I end thinking to myself "I wish I could stay here and just curl up on the couch". I have heard many people say this.
Your time is precious - it is OK to say no. It is OK to stay home. It is OK to do just what YOU want.
Slow down and enjoy all the gifts that God has given us.
3. EXPECTATIONS - this is a hard one. We all expect certain things of people and things. Letting those expectations go/down feels like letting go of deep seated ways. Today things have changed from when we were coming up in this world. People do not perform the same, things do not last, and ideas have changed. If we do not want to be continually disappointed - maybe we just shouldn't expect as much from others.
In NO way am I saying to downsize your morals or beliefs. Do NOT let go of common sense. YOU keep doing what you feel is right - just realize others may not live as you expect today. They are the ones that have to survive and look to eternity for their actions. You keep doing what is right - just realize that others may not.
4. NEGATIVE THOUGHTS - push them away!!!! All they do is rob you of peace and joy. They serve no one. I see people every day who do nothing but complain. Prices too high, stuff isn't available, I can't do this or that, the weather is going to be bad, traffic was slow, I don't have time, woah as me.................
You all know people who just complain and moan about everything. All it does is make you and others miserable.
Instead think - I got it at on sale, I can substitute this, the snow is pretty or I will stay home, at least I have a car, I woke up this morning, the sun is shining.................
Negativity breeds negativity!!!!!!!! Smiles and good attitudes breed happiness,
I will take the latter thank you!
So as you declutter your home and stuff - do it at your own pace, realize it may take a while (nothing happens overnight) and do it with a happy heart and attitude.
Wishing you all PEACE and JOY in your everyday lives!
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