I read this quote for the first time the other day and found it inspiring. I've been thinking about it and trying to apply it to my "making space" adventure here. It does ring true.
Some questions that have occurred to me lately:
Does putting out every single one of our Halloween decorations have more impact, or does choosing our favorites and arranging them in a way where we can see and enjoy everything make more sense? Does the number of toys we have out make it easier or more difficult for my son to choose what to play with and enjoy it? If my blog reader is overflowing with blogs to the point that I don't look at it anymore because it is too overwhelming, what is the point? If my closet is overstuffed, and getting dressed is a chore, perhaps it is time to pare back and enjoy what is necessary.
That's what I've been thinking about and I've taken some steps toward cutting the unnecessary, including a Purple Heart pick-up next week, and a rotating bin of toys and books that goes out to the garage.
How do you decide what's necessary and unnecessary?
This post is part of a 31 day series....read them all here.
Sometimes it's hard to pare back and leave out only what is necessary or pretty to look at, but in the long run my house always feels cleaner and more put together that way.
ReplyDeleteI really dislike clutter and try hard to keep it under control.
As for Holiday decorations - last year I only pulled out my very favorite Christmas ones and I actually liked the look much better than having so much stuff everywhere. :-) Plus as a bonus, after the Holidays are over, it's much easier clean up!!
I agree with the toy thing! When I rotate Maximus' toys it helps and it's not SO overwhelming to look through the toy box. It helps me and him. I just need to do it more regularly. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd...as far as decor...when we moved a year ago we got rid of a ton of stuff, but now things have started to accumulate, and I need to look at putting some stuff away or getting rid of it.
Happy Sunday!
Heidi