I have an idea or the seed for an idea called The Simplicity Project. Sounds big because it is. It will come to me as I exist in each day discovering it. I plan to chronicle my efforts right here for you. It is my hope you will join the campaign too. Here are my thoughts that got me started thinking about change.
I think if I were given free rein over the house I could reinvent most of my life using a shovel, scissors and paint. Too much TV, plastic, sticky floors, loud toys, where’s this?, where’s that?, fast food, more TV, icky colors and dirty socks. Still we have lots of love, time and fun its not all bad.
I want to avoid frustration because I love living freely and not tied up in sad little knots. I will need a project to cure my creative home executive fix. I need simplicity. Too big I’ll get lost. Too little and it won’t help. I need The Simplicity Project (TSP).
My heart is brimming with inspiration but alas my eyelids are drooping from fatigue. My brain is overflowing with joy yet my hands are heavy laden with work. Balance, pace and commitment will all be involved with TSP.
Three steps to creating TSP
- Big plans that are fluid. I must be flexible, easy-going and in motion.
- Little spaces that are solid. I may not be able to move my actual house but our foundation in Christ is solid.
- Happy hopes that are steamy. I will lift my desires upward. Seeking Him who strengthens me.
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I am really looking forward to hearing more about your project! Simplicity is always something I want more of in my life, but at times so hard to find in the midst of being a mama to young children…
So, I”m curious, you are just making this up on your own? Could you explain, I guess I”m slow.
Yep, I am making whole thing up as I go along in my days.
The Simplicity Project (TSP) is an idea I had to spark my fire for clarity, beauty and order. Peter has been getting more stressed at home than at work. So that means my family has some work to do, pretty major work, to establish some sort of lifestyle that functions in the condition of simplicity.
TSP is an evolving thought process of mine that helps me focus my energy to reach my goals. I use the large umbrella of TSP to round up dreams, decor, decisions, etc.
I hope you understand my ramblings.
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