Simplifying

These days, I'm all about simplifying. I want to live a life as void of panic, stress, and non-essentials as possible. It's easier for me than most people. I don't have a husband or children--two words synonymous with general mayhem. As much as I want that kind of mayhem in my life, I'm attempting to make myself better today. And today, that means learning to declutter, organizing my things (while keeping them to a minimum), and managing my time wisely. So, I've been planning ahead, learning how to say "no," and making every effort to avoid the extras that don't matter so I can fill my life with things that do. You know what? I think it's starting to work. I feel like I'm finding bits of time for the people I love and that's what I want life to be about. I'm learning that things weigh us down, procrastination leads to dissatisfaction, and happiness is found in the quiet little moments where you allow yourself to be, feel, and do in the moment.

On this rainy fall morning, I'm grateful for those moments and hope to find more of them daily.