I read "The Lifechanging Magic of Tidying Up" this year and she had some very helpful and profound things to say. I want to work towards keeping in my life only those things that make me happy.
Here are my goals:
- Less of self, more of Jesus.
- Less technology, more connection.
- Less stuff, more space.
- Less junk food, more whole food.
- Less media, more reading of God's Word.
- Less relying on myself, more prayer.
- Less stress, more peace.
It's a lot, isn't it? But I feel confident I can do it with the Lord's help. I took a leave of absence from work in 2015 because I felt somewhat like I had lost my way regarding my spiritual life. I needed to re-prioritize and put Christ first. I'm happy to say that my time off, study, prayer and reflection got me back on the right path. I'm a little scared that when I return to work and the hustle bustle of life, I'll fall back into laziness of not studying as I should, but I try to remember 2 Timothy 1:7-For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
One habit that is going to be hard for me to break is my hobby of "thrift" shopping. I can spot a deal a mile away. Do I need another sweater? No, but it's only $5 and it's a Tory Burch valued at $500, so it's hard for me to pass up! But if I look at my long term goal of less, this hobby doesn't fit into achieving that goal! I see some rough days ahead for me! I thrift shop as a means of entertainment and relaxation like some people do quilting or knitting. Perhaps I will need to find a new hobby.
Thus starts the journey, officially on January 1, 2016, as millions of others embark on their "resolutions"! Hopefully what starts as a resolution or challenge, will turn into a lifestyle.............
Thus starts the journey, officially on January 1, 2016, as millions of others embark on their "resolutions"! Hopefully what starts as a resolution or challenge, will turn into a lifestyle.............
