Webster describes Simplicity as “the state of being simple, uncomplicated or uncompounded”
For those who know me, you know that “simple” and “uncomplicated” are words not generally used to describe me. During the summer of 2008, and then into the Fall of 2008 I realized that I was in need of a season of simplicity. Mostly because I was unable to go to my usual places to figure life out: schedules, plans and spreadsheets. I was unable to plan, and it just made me realize how complicated I was making things.
So, I entered into a season of simplicity. I de-cluttered my calendar and cleaned out the scary area under my basement steps (Every time I go down there, I imagine that a crazy little lady has been living under my steps for months! I read too much news). I re-organized my closet and got rid of the things I did not need any longer.
It was not my physical space, the calming of my physical space was the spark for some calming of my internal space… and that has been really enjoyable. I have parted with some “things” that I used to “need”, and realized what true need is. I was available for an impromptu morning breakfast date that turned into a really special event. The key was not just that I got rid of things; it was that I kept what was important and was able to use and cherish those things.
All this because I slowed myself down and cleared my spaces out… I encountered my season of simplicity.
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