Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me. ~Seymour Miller & Jill Jackson, "Let There Be Peace on Earth," 1955 It is a policy of mine to be neutral on this little blog, keeping the stories more about how I overcome my personal struggles, my path to a more peaceful and … Continue reading You are the light of the world
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Steadfast Simplicity
The sculptor produces the beautiful statue by chipping away such parts of the marble block as are not needed — it is a process of elimination. ~Elbert Hubbard Striving toward minimalism is finally letting go of everything, and looking forward in anticipation toward all that will be gained in choosing to live and embody a simpler … Continue reading Steadfast Simplicity
This, too, Shall Pass—One Day, it will
“We do not have control over many things in life and death but we do have control over the meaning we give it.” ― Nathalie Himmelrich, Grieving Parents: Surviving Loss as a Couple For over a decade now, I've scoured the shelves of my local library and bookstores for the types of literature that speak of women’s … Continue reading This, too, Shall Pass—One Day, it will
A Song of Yourself
I CELEBRATE myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass. My tongue, every atom of my blood, form'd from this soil, … Continue reading A Song of Yourself
The Simplified Closet
You'll never find something to wear that makes you feel beautiful, smart, or loved if you don't believe that you already are. ~ Courtney Carver, Project 333 After I had completely weaned Baby Girl from breastfeeding, I was in desperate need of new clothes. Non-nursing clothes, to be exact! Even though I still had … Continue reading The Simplified Closet
Healthy Eating, Simplified
Nothing tastes as good as being healthy feels. ~Author unknown Before I go on about the ways I have simplified the task of feeding my family, I want to say that it has been a long road getting here and I’m not quite sure the path to eating perfection will ever be attained, nor should … Continue reading Healthy Eating, Simplified
Uniquely Minimalist: Why my Definition of Minimalism is Different than Yours (And, that’s okay)
“Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it.” ~ Joshua Becker If you ever came to my house for a visit, first of all, I would offer you a cup of Harney and Sons Tea with perhaps a homemade pumpkin muffin, and side of freshly cut … Continue reading Uniquely Minimalist: Why my Definition of Minimalism is Different than Yours (And, that’s okay)
