I'm glad I got that little post done so I can keep the stone rolling and write more. I've been thinking about the benefits I've been experience because of minimizing. First thing, when I received the call from my sister that my dad was in bad shape I left, immediately. I did not worry about things that needed to be done before I left or during the 4 hour drive to the hospital. I was focused on my sister, my dad, my mom, and my brother. I was fully present to be a support and surf the emotional waves of his last days.
Before minimizing I would dream of having a maid, a chef, a gardner. Now I have time and enjoy cleaning my house, preparing fantastic meals, and building my know how to have a garden.
Before minimizing I was paralyzed by decision fatigue when choosing what to wear any given day. Now I joyfully select from my capsule wardrobe and feel fantastic.
Before minimizing I would shame myself for the excess I had, yet continue to add to it because I believed the consumerism messages that stuff would make me happy. Now I happy with what I have and am able to selectively choose to purchase only those things that I will use often and love.
Before minimizing I wasn't very hopeful about what the future held. Now I am free to dream and take action, now, to make progress to achieve those dreams.
Now I have more joy, more hope, more dreams, and more love. Now is great.
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