I don't know if I am the only one, or if some of you feel the same way I do, but when it is a new year I all of a sudden feel like I have a fresh start and I think of all the things I am going to do. I start out with a bang, but don't always follow through. I don't make resolutions, I just have all these great ideas.
When you are as old as I am, you can't really say "In the next ten years or so, I am going to do such and such." The reason: At 86 you know even if you have a long life you don't have that many years left so if you want to do certain things, etc.< now is the time. (of course, anyone can die at any time, but when you are old it is a given.)
So I start out the year trying to make a life that is simple. This has many connotations. L. Find joy in simple things. 2. Make your life simpler by getting rid of clutter.
What are some of the simple things in my life? A good cup of coffee. A phone call from my son or my granddaughter. Petting my little Annie and playing ball with her. Losing a pound. Hearing from a friend, Feeling the sun on my back as I take Annie out. Knowing that God is with me no matter what happens in my life. This could go on for hours, but I will try to find some simple pleasure to celebrate each day.
Now we come to CLUTTER. I have seen many programs on TV, as I'm sure you have, where someone shows you how to get rid of your clutter. You have three bins. One for things you want to keep. Another for things you want to give away, and finally one you want to toss in the trash. Let me first say that a great majority of my clutter is paper. Stacked on every flat surface a mixture of everything you can dream of. That is a little different than the bin thing. I actually have to sit down and go over each piece to see if I want it or not, and that takes a lot of time. An expert would probably say, if you haven't looked at it in a year, just toss it. I Can't.
On the other hand, I think I will start in my closet. I have clothes in there that I haven't worn in 20 years. Some of them are almost new, but I have gained weight. I always say I am saving them , because I am going to lose weight and can wear them again. Well..........If I live to be 100 I will never lose enough weight to fit into them, and if I did, they would be so outdated that people would think I was from another planet if I wore them. So. I am going to start with my closet today., This should be interesting.
How can you keep you life on a simple plan? Are you over-run with too many obligations? Do you waste too much time playing with your computer? Have you learned how to say no once in a while. If you are a yes person all the time, everyone will be after your help.
Life is short. Do some of the things you want to do. Finish some of the projects you have started or get rid of them. Spend more time with those you love and create wonderful memories with them. Also, be sure to tell them how much you love them..We all like to hear that.
I am open to ideas . I truly want to celebrate simplicity this year.
Looking forward to a great year
so until next time,
Be Kind to One Another.
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