A good friend let me know that my blog was a little busy by design. Although I hated to see the pretty dots go, a little streamlining didn't hurt too badly. The purpose of my blog is to have a place I can share my thoughts with friends. Dots or no dots, the point is for the blog to be easily read.
What else in my life needs streamlining? Simplifying? If I'm honest, probably more than I'd care to admit. I'm not a packrat. I like order. Often I choose simple over complex, but these days of packing for our move have revealed how much more I could shed and not miss it. I'm reminded of when Chip and I left for Moldova in 1998. We were young and didn't know better, so we eagerly (and happily!) packed our entire household into four large 70 lb bags and headed halfway around the world to start a new life. Four bags. Talk about streamlining: we mastered it that day!
I could definitely stand a few less dots and frills today, as I look out my back door and see the mountain of boxes already collecting in my garage. I've come a long way from four suitcases. It happens so quickly--this accumilation of must haves and whatnots. The same could be said of our spiritual lives, too. How many times have I cleaned up shop, only to find my heart cluttered again with worries and cares. Oh, we can justify it by calling it concern or something else quite respectable, but when it comes down to it, it's simply extra. My spiritual purpose is glorifying my Father in heaven with all I say and do. Is that easily read, or are my extras making it difficult?
Streamlined, simplified, minimized. My life--both physical and spiritual--could use a little more of it! Thanks, Nancy!
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Mrs.Elizabeth, after reading this post, I went and "simplified" our blog a little bit. But after doing that I began to think about other areas in my life that could be simplified...Good thing there is a Youth Yard Sale coming up in May! I'll be able to donate some things for that.
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