Though I am a happy girl, I know there is room for improvement. My improving moments often find fruition in organization. I love to clean out, pare down, throw out, give away. Part of this habit stems from living in a small space for most of my adult years. I champion those who moved all their belongings in covered wagon. What would one leave home with if one was leaving their home? During our fire season a few years back, I did leave home with blankets, a notebook of recipes, and some of my grandmother's things. The rest could be replaced. Other whys of the habit feed peace of mind, allow a sparer decorating look, and as all surroundings, feed, teach, inspire one's soul. My friend
Aimee told me to read
The Happiness Project in perfect time for the new year. She has begun her own project, and so have I.
I have dispensed with writing Twelve Commandments (I wrote four), Four Splendid Truths, and my Secrets of Adulthood. I need more time on these (and one of my commandments is to be simple). But, I have begun to plan my year, focusing each month on one word. My January is
organize. I have also planned February and March, patting myself on the back and seemingly living happily in a three-month span. By the end of this month, I will report.
2 comments:
have started the book, but have not started my project. will enjoy updates!
This idea of a word to focus on for each month made me think of a Nikki McClure calendar. I like this idea. I will read this book and do likewise. I too love to winnow away my possessions, emails, message, etc. to pare away the unnecessary is very liberating.
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