Simplify

Simplify: my word for the rest of the summer .  I did this a little bit before my baby boy was born, but now I am really wanting to break free of all my junk. I finally got around to starting the first of several rounds of simplifying the whole house. I started with our closet…yes, we share a closet. It’s a good thing! If l had my own closet…well let’s just say I would shop all the time. First, I got rid of all the ugly hangers (wire, ones that come with clothes when you buy them etc., any hanger that was a color other than black or white), next I grabbed a trash bag and filled it with clothes that we in good shape that I never wear (I am going to a clothing swap this Friday and plan on bringing these clothes!).  I grabbed another trash bag for the clothes that were a little more than gently used and I hardly ever wear (I put these out on the curb). I looked at my closet and it looked a lot better, but there was still a way to go. I got out another trash bag and filled it with clothes that were barely hanging on by a thread. I kept a few for working out, cleaning the house and painting. I also did this for my hubby’s clothing too (he didn’t even notice). My closest is far from being done, but it is nice to make a start to living a more simplified life.

 

It dawned on me that my closet is a metaphor for how I used to manage my life, my relationships, marriage and health.  I kept putting things in my closet and never looked to see if they were the right things or if I had too many. I have let everything build up from years of saying, “I’m okay I got this or “it doesn’t matter” and haven’t truly dealt with issues. I tried to fill my life with too many good things, that there wasn’t enough room for a few great things.  My life/closet now has plenty of room( or will very soon) for a few great things and I pray that I will listen and allow God to lead me to them.