realizing this…

because i am often moving, i tend to keep my
“life” pretty contained. recently though,
it has come to my attention that i have hoarded stuff
that i haven’t used or needed for at least a year.
so it is time,
to unload some of it.
to make room for new and good things.

a spring cleaning.

now i am not talking about special art or treasures
but you know the stuff:
hotel shampoos,
trial size of this an that,
makeup,
clothes i don’t wear,
books that sit on the shelf, unread.

in my mind, it is all about me trying to keep up with
the joneses.

I have always felt my best when i keep things
simple and clutter free.
very zen- like way of approaching things.

however through friends and family, i have heard messages
like “adults have possessions”, “adults have a house”, “adults
have kids”, “adults buy a new car every few years”.
and without knowing it, in some ways i found myself trying
to fit into that mold.
instead of trusting that i have my path.
and they have theirs.
and neither one is MORE RIGHT.
just different.
and beautiful.

we need all kinds of paths to walk.

i am in the midst of a spring cleaning as
i listen to james brown.
loving it.

ps also helping my Gabs with her stuff too!
seems like she is in the mood to “lighten”
her load as well.