The search for a Simplified Life; the process of letting go and being open.

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Next week, my husband and I will celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary. Most people I think, if they were to take a quick glance at a timeline of our marriage, would call us crazy. Constantly uprooting, moving across country and back, changing careers and lifestyles; renting, buying, selling, and renting again- okay, well maybe it does sound a bit like we live a fluid life. But never without good reason.

If there is one thing that I think I am most proud of throughout our marriage, it is the fact that we don’t just settle for the way that things are. Complacency is a nasty word. We are always looking at how to improve the way in which we live our lives for ourselves and our little family. We aren’t afraid to tackle the big things because those are often the most fruitful. Although it often brings with it the challenges of adjusting, balancing, readjusting and sometimes the need to think outside the box- more often than not, the rewards are worthwhile.

It wasn’t that long ago, that we once again took the time to reevaluate what was working for us and what we needed to change. The bottom line- it was time for us to simplify our life. We were finding our time and space being eaten up by fruitless things- a big house with lots of “things” that we’ve picked up along the way, some hanging onto merely out of the feeling of obligation. I don’t think either one of us could really have predicted just how freeing it would be to let go of so many things and being open to new things- literally and figuratively. We’ve had our fair share of moves- but this one was different. Box by box, we decided what was important to us and what things we wanted to surround ourselves with- what message did want to teach our daughter about possessions, belongings and yes- even relationships. During the absence from my blog- the process was well underway.

Now that we are nearly settled into our new way of life, I am able to share myself and my work with all of you once again. (Can you hear the deep sigh of relief from my open window?)