First, I have to say I am ecstatic about the election of Barack Obama as our new president! I am so hopeful about the change in the future of our country, and the world. I know not all of you voted the same way, but I truly believe he is going to do great things for all of us.
I have been giving more thought to the idea of living my life from spiritual principles. My starting point is the art of living simply. It's about releasing things (literally) and ideas that are not supporting who I am today. Starting at the front door, I am working my way through the house "releasing" to the thrift store and the trash. I feel better already! I want to make my house cleaning chores go swiftly and easily. Really I don't want to do house cleaning chores at all! Less things to take care of, less things cluttering my environment and mind = more time for the things I want to do like make art, knit, read, lunch with friends. It is about being present in my life. My life today, not my life yesterday and not my life tomorrow, my life today. I suspect this may lead to things like eating less refined foods and adding more simple foods to my diet. Maybe even less clutter in my art and more refinement of what I want to express with it. Who knows where this will lead, but already on the path and I feel my breathing getting slower and deeper.
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3 comments:
Deborah, What a beautiful post, and a prompt for me as well~
Thank you for your supportive and sweet comments, and God Bless you my friend =)
I share your enthusiasm over the election. It was thrilling to share the moment with YOU in California and my SISTER in France. This is truely a global event. I could go on but will refrain.
I know that the de-clutter bug is a good bug to have in your home. I recently went through my every so big closet and gifted the good will with clothes that were no longer me. I felt an instant lightness come over me.
Only working 43 hours today! Barely enough time to read blogs and process payroll :) My life is good.
I am hopeful about our new leader, very exciting election.
Sorry to hear you were not feeling well and I hope you are on the mend.
Living in the now, what a peaceful place to be. Hugs.
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