This is my one and only resolution for myself (which will definitely benefit my family). These past couple of weeks of not having to run around everywhere or fulfill all of my responsibilities outside of my home and family have made me realize just how complicated and busy our lives have become. It's inevitable to be busy in our lives, but it's definitely time for me to re-evaluate and simplify as much as I can. I was talking to Amber about this, and she was telling me that she remembered someone once mentioning that an acronym for busy is Being Under Satan's Yoke. Ouch!
I saw a book in my MOPS leader magazine called "Little House on the Freeway" and the description said it was about how "hurried" families can slow down and simplify. Of course I was too cheap to actually buy it and checked it out from the library instead. What I didn't notice was that the library copy was written in 1987 - my first clue was a reference to the upcoming 21st century on the first page and the real "aha" moment came when the author was talking about a man who had to have every new gadget, including a cellular car phone! Yeah, I'll be getting the revised edition tomorrow. I'm still reading it cause it so struck a cord with me about wanting to slow down.
Anyway, hope everyone else has at least one resolution for the new year (I think the retailers are hoping so, too!)
2 comments:
Stalker! Just kidding! Glad we are both trying to simplify, maybe we can help each other out with tips on how to actually do it. Actually you have already helped in that area. I created January's menu, the WHOLE month!!!! I shopped for us up until 1/15/09 when we get paid again. It feels great to know everything is here for me to make and I don't have to run to the store, well I'll still have to get milk and the essentials. Thank you for sharing a great tip!
I love your blog. It always makes me think and has so many helpful hints. I too will be checking out the book. Gotta love the library!
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