Alchemist

Monday, January 31, 2011

Home Office Mama plus Bathroom-o-rama

1: What mom feels like they can't let go of their kids memorabilia because it's like giving away that relationship? (answer: a lot of moms!) (other answer: Grow the relationship, let go of the STUFF.)
2: Who else is keeping a stockpile of mini shampoo/conditioner and soaps from hotels? Donate to a women's shelter and live lighter!

Friday, January 28, 2011

Living Small, Living Close to town and Driving Less

I just saw a book with nearly this title- followed by: ..."is the way to a greener life (or world)" and I thought about the idea of living small.

I'm all about living big - big dreams, lots of juicy desires (what you want experience, who you want to be, even what you want to have)....and I'm also a huge fan of living small - I'm drawn to the idea of living in a very, very small house (http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/houses/) and obsessively try to live with L-E-S-S. All this STUFF makes me feel confused and weighed down.

How to keep dreaming BIG while living simply with less. What to do with all the abundance you create while dreaming BIG?... Plan well, save often, donate generously, then enjoy your expensive (or not) experiences- sailing across Sydney Harbor or going to The Ellen Show are recent additions to my list.

I just experienced the joy of talking with Rebecca Mullen for the first time. Her site: http://altaredspaces.com/, is beautiful - in form an function. She's a life coach and writer and really understands the deeper significance of clearing clutter. She said that people need to hear this voice of mine sharing the richness of my own experience with stuff and so, after a long break- REBECCA got me back on the blog- THANK YOU!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Peter Walsh on Oprah this week

I loved seeing Peter transform a family of 4's laundry room into a laundry "factory". And his succinct wisdom that we believe our next purchase (for us, for our kids) will make us happier (or a better version of ourselves).

In truth, it's simplicity that brings us the most joy.