So What Stops Us?

I am definitely NOT the expert, but I can speak from personal experience. This blog has been up for a few weeks, and I haven't posted anything in a while because of this thing called LIFE. It totally gets in the way. 

We've been trying to enjoy the end of summer vacation, which means hanging with our besties at the pool or down by the river. It has been great fun. But if I am to be completely honest, it hasn't been just life that's stopping the decluttering. I haven't really been motivated to continue decluttering, because I've been stressed out. We've been prepping for the start of the school year, ordering curriculum, cooking food made with love, and enjoying good books. But the time has come to get back on the wagon.

It's not at all easy. In fact, it's hard to focus on the things we need to do because we live in a world filled with so many distractions. Our commitments can be as fleeting as the shadows. The apostle Paul wrote in Romans 7, 

"When I would do good, evil is present. . . " 

The things that distract us are not necessarily evil, but it's important to prioritize our lives so that we will have time for people and relationships.

                                         

I want to get rid of STUFF so that I can spend more time with my family. I want to be able to walk through the garage without tripping over STUFF. I want to not feel like I have to choose between reading a story to my daughter and "organizing" my STUFF. I want to make time to nourish my creative side without feeling guilty about my room being a mess.

SO WHAT STOPS US?

Us.

Stuff.

I have seen the enemy and it's me.

What are some of the things that stop you from BEING THE BEST YOU or DOING THE BEST THINGS? 

Happy Monday,

Simone

SIMPLY LOVELY LINKS:)

Because Even Kids are Happier With Less

Take the Purge Plunge

Bend don't Break

Brown Shoes & Heart Space

Getting rid of junk takes time and energy, and those things are in low supply around these parts. I've been working out with my eldest late at night, and waking up at 6am with the already terrible,almost two year old. 

Today, she drew on the couch(in purple, no less!), attempted to write on the door (also in purple), climbed onto the table, took her sister's cash, ate about seven clementines, and I could go on...  Fun times! Not excuses, mind you, just stating the facts.

Despite all the above, Jesus taught this in Matthew 6:19, "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal" (ESV). Which leads to one question: "How shall I then live?" In obedience to Christ's word or in defiance of it? I do get to choose.

And so I know that everything is a process, but I'm so manic at times, which is not good. The closet is coming along so beautiful that I guess I've been just resting at this point for the last few days, and enjoying breathing deeply every time I walk into that space.

So in honor of forward momentum, I bring you (drum roll, please)this . . .

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No, folks. Do not adjust your screens. You are, in fact, looking at three pairs of brown shoes. In my defense, they really are three different shades of brown.

I know I don't need all three, but how do I know which ONE to let go.(Let me start slow.) The Carlos Santana's are so cute and comfortable, the Kelly and Katie are so everyday comfy, and works with many different looks, and the Nine West pair are such a great color.But the truth is I've worn them once. Their awkwardly wide around my toes and kinda high.

So, I guess, maybe I can let those go. They'll be out in the garage tomorrow...never to be seen here again...clearing head space...clearing heart space. Okay then. I'm good. 

From Home with Love,

Simone