July 19, 2016

After the death of my son, I bought a dining room set that replaced my grandmother’s hand me down table and chairs, new clothes, jewelry, expensive meals out, vacations, and whatever I felt like. The twins already had many toys, but I bought even more toys since Liam no longer had his brother to play with. I did what I felt like I needed to the first year to survive. I was mistaken with the mentality that maybe with more stuff we could somehow try to fill the void of our loss.

More stuff is not going to generate happiness or give me what I really want out of life. The last few years, I have spent much time reflecting on what is important to me and how I can live a life true to my values. I do not want to take advantage of each day with the assumption that I can figure all this out later at a more convenient time. Now is the time to make a change.

It is not only physical clutter that I am getting rid of. I have also evaluated how I spend my free time, relationships, and conversations with others.  Everything that leaves my house feels freeing and leaves more room for what I cherish most. I will be sharing more soon. 

Why I Am Choosing a Minimalist Lifestyle