I will admit I am not one to make New Years Resolutions...but sometimes it can be a good time to reflect on and perhaps offer a jumping off point for something new. And this year I so happen to be in the mood. So, borrowing from Lindsey's sentiments from last year, I'm going to pick a word!
REFRESH
1) to restore strength and animation to
2) to freshen up
3)to restore or maintain by renewing supply
1) to restore strength and animation to
2) to freshen up
3)to restore or maintain by renewing supply
My days can be hectic and overwhelming sometimes and I often wonder if I did anything right at all. However, one of my goals for motherhood is that I don't merely "Survive" these years of diapers and temper tantrums and messes...but that I can walk (or run-when needed : ) through them with joy and thankfulness and perhaps even a flare for adventure!!!
So in order to do that I feel the need to step back and re-evaluate my inventory....anything that is not used, needed or loved-HAS TO GO! Items as well as activities. However, the items are bit easier for me, so I am going to start there. Over the next month I am going to scour my house, rooms, cupboards, drawers, closets, storage...anything extra is gonna go right into a big tote that will be dropped off at Goodwill. Never to be missed again!!!
I function better in a clean house and I spend way too much time keeping it clean...so I'm hoping to eliminate the extra items that never seem to have a place or just add to the clutter.
And lastly I'm going to REFRESH my motives for motherhood. What do I really want my children to learn and am I doing what God designed me to do??? These I'll have to ponder for a while...but as far as the decluttering, I'm off!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
4 comments:
I love this Mel....what wonderful insight.
I'm going to do this too in January--simplify! I love the new year, it feels like such a fresh start right when I was feeling worn out.
Good work!!! I do aspire to have that power, to declutter...I am often faced with the obvious...why do I still have this in the house? As for your new year...love the motivation and spirit of it all, I shall try and find something myself.
That's awesome. I'm totally copying you. Time to make a trip to the Goodwill donation site!
Shall we get together soon?
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