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De-cluttering my days

I’ve been thinking about simple living a lot lately; probably because it’s a common theme at HSB.  There is a lot about de-cluttering in particular.  I know that it brings me peace to have a de-cluttered home, and it sure makes it easier to find things!

I would also like to de-clutter my life.  Sometimes there seems to be so much going on:  Dentist appointments, paperwork, bible school, meetings.  Sometimes even the fun stuff (dinners and parties) begin to feel like work.  I don’t like the feeling of something hanging over my head - knowing I have to run.  It’s hard to start projects or get into any real routine when you know you have to go somewhere in an hour or so.

In my dream de-cluttered life, I rise early.  I accomplish some morning chores then sit and drink my coffee while I read my bible and pray.  I get my family up; we eat breakfast and start our day; DH & DS2 off to work and DD doing her school.  I would take an hour or so to do paperwork for our business then do my morning chores.

After the morning chores (cleaning), I could take a little time on the computer.  Then I could dig up my sewing projects and work on those. Or maybe I can work on my knitting projects.  Or bake a bunch of muffins.  Of course, gardening and caring for the animals would come in there somewhere (really, the list is endless – there’s plenty to do around here).

Preparing dinner, some evening chores then spending the rest of the evening with my family – doesn’t that sound good?  Imagine us all sitting in the front room reading or talking about the day’s events.   Going to bed at a decent hour, after I’ve tidied the kitchen and set up the coffee pot for the morning, sounds like bliss.

I have been told many times that “is just life.”  Does it have to be?  I don’t think so, although I am not sure I have the strength to change it.  I do think I can change one thing: going out at night.  The bible school is at night (6 hours per week, Tues and Thurs).  I don’t feel I can quit that right now, but in a year (when we are finished) my night life away from home is coming to a halt!

In the meantime, I will keep up the physical de-cluttering of my home. 
This week, as per Flylady, we are in the kitchen.  I am going to de-clutter some of my cupboards and drawers.  Have a great day!

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{ 12:06 , Friday, January 11, 2008 } { Posted by Kitty }

Your DREAM life sounds do-able. Keep working on the decluttering and focus on what you want your life to be like. Have you ever read any of Joel Olsteen's books? They are fabulous for seeing what you want and bringing it to life. Say to yourself, "I will receive God's favor today and everyday". See your dreams come true, you can do it.
I do know what you mean about feeling cluttered even with the small stuff. My son had a dentist appointment this pass week, and I kinda stressed over being away from home longer than I would have like to be, LOL. Im such a homebody!.....enjoy your weekend my friend, and keep up the good work, Oh, love the flylady too...........Kitty

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{ 03:59 , Friday, January 11, 2008 } { Posted by Cindeerella }

I know what you mean, although I enjoy hanging out with friends sometimes in the evening, like Mom's Night Out with the homeschool ladies, and dinner with friends. It brings me joy and I think it is important to fellowship with others, and evenings are usually when it happens.
I guess I could do stuff on the weekends instead of at night, but I kind of like them to be family days since husband is home. I just have to find a good balance God, family, friends, and self.
Sometimes I have to go to things I don't really want to, like kids activities, birthdays, weddings and such. But I do it for others...to bless them, I look at it as serving because that is what it is and usually I end up enjoying myself anyway.

Dreamiing

{ 01:46 , Monday, January 14, 2008 } { Posted by momma25js }

Your dream sounds like it can be done.. I am working on decluttering the areas in my life that are cluttered and that have become cluttered.. God Bless you..

Marcia