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To all my friends and family - when we sit back and breathe.... it is that simple.
Look above and be thankful for what you have... and entire year has gone by.... 365 precious days that we have been 'together ' in some way - helping mold the world and our individual journeys.
Instead of rushing into the new year, take some time to be thankful. Write it down, in a journal, on back of an envelope, any place you wish. Leave it out and as you walk by, jot down another memory that made your year great.
We look at those great memories and notice how they enhanced our lives this past year. Feel yourself giggle, laugh and smile - great feelings for sure.
Now take that deep breath, look forward with the hope and joy of what you can add to yourself, and to those around you.
Happy New Year to one and all.
Patty
..... Every item has its place.... I've been looking around my home and office and find that "function of the place" is where I have been challenged. This phrase has been found in literature dating back to the 17th century and it is still true today.
The statement's underlying assumption is that the place is perfect in form and function. Accepting that it is only 'perfect' at that moment in time, this exercise has reawakened my consciousness . Some moments are longer than others. Doing the best at this moment is what this is about.
What I have been enjoying during this Challenge is that almost every place has been explored. I've questioned the place, reason for the item in the place, how the item serves me or how I serve it, and does either the item and/or space enhance my life's journey.
Day #14 make the bedroom into a place of relaxation has been a blessing. This morning, it took a few minutes to put clothes in the hamper, rehang those that were airing and drying and pick up the books and put them aside. The bath was tidy and all is good!
Day #7 - de-cluttering the dresser - another place now nicely re-organized so that I may put away items in a 'better' space.
Yesterday's tackle the electronics found even more items to sort out - and I did get the box of extra cables out of the garage and found some in the back storage room. I'm going to keep up the scavenger hunt to find all those cables and cords before
I am already reaping the benefits that started just about a month ago. Writ ting about this journey has brought that conversation to some light.
Success..... once again ! - donate box - sorting out some old linens!
Today's Challenge - Day 28 - Don't Beat Yourself Up - and - find one item to put in the donate box.
This is about this coming evening, taking my time with everything and once I am done - is to turn off my mental checklist.
It's been a BIG day! I did a little more with clearing the floors (#22) on the lower level. I brought down a room divider to the lower level as I have some projects that can not be tackled at this moment - so behind the divider they go! At least for now, out of sight - keeps the space more relaxed. I'm feeling like these three little guys. There is just something truly happy about them.
Not so happy is this bad habit of mine of bits n' pieces of paper - I can drive myself nuts and I agree, I do it to myself. So I began to sort paper. With this challenge, from the upper two floors, I've been shuffling paper down stairs. Today - I needed to get ruthless again. It was easy - something I need to do with it (record it, scan it, etc) ~or~ something to consider ~or~ toss it to be shredded! So I set my sights at getting as much of it done as possible today. I must say it was pretty good day. There is approximately 3-4" of it left. I just couldn't sit there and sort any longer.
Ok- the room divider is in place, then decided that I would continue to decorate finish the box of items I took out for decorating. Yeah - the balance of the wreaths were hung, table scape set on the side table. I went through some of the boxes of other ornaments (sentimental #16) and 'stuff' and found several ornaments and a tree stand that I don't need!
On my way up, drop off the balance of the items to go upstairs, turn on the laundry and ..... relax!
Thanks - there is a spirit with me..... I'm celebrating! Sing along with these guys :)
Day 23 - yes, now that this post is done, I'm going to go and relax for the evening. Item for the donate box - tree stand, ornaments, more small jars (were in dishwasher to get clean).
Today's Challenge - Day 24 - Focus On Yourself - and - find one item to put in the donate box.
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