I'm not really quite sure what started this big purge I've undertaken. Maybe it was the 10th person who told me they were moving, starting a new job, starting a new relationship, or some other big event in their life. I felt huge envy. Those envious thoughts lead to a reflection of a time in my life when a "purge" lead to one of the biggest decisions I've ever made; the move to Sonoma County.
It was 1995 and I was living in Eureka, working in a job in which I was miserable and felt completely "stuck." I recall talking to Mom about it, and of course, she was her predictable encouraging, supportive self.
Not long after that conversation, I watched a television show which focused on organization. It was one of those moments in time, not unlike the dieting window, where something just clicks. I spent a weekend, starting Friday evening through Sunday going through every drawer and closet in the house. My sister, Cathy, came over and helped me sort through every toy box, game closet, and spice rack. At the end of the weekend, I had a very organized house. And, I had eliminated a lot of "stuff."
About six weeks later, a casual conversation with a co-worker lead to my move to Sonoma County. I've never had an experience in my life that was so obviously "supposed-to-be." I've always referred to the move to Sonoma County as the best decision I have ever made, and one that I've not regretted for a nano second. I truly believe that the clean up project opened the door for that change.
So, while I'm not looking to move, I'm excited about the prospect of change in my life. Someone asked me why I had so many boxes in my office. I told him I was getting rid of the old, making way for the new. He asked what the new was, and I replied that I won't know until I get rid of the old.
I'm looking forward to the journey of simplying my life, starting with possessions. During the next month, my goal is to take you through the journey with me. I hope you enjoy it.
It was 1995 and I was living in Eureka, working in a job in which I was miserable and felt completely "stuck." I recall talking to Mom about it, and of course, she was her predictable encouraging, supportive self.
Not long after that conversation, I watched a television show which focused on organization. It was one of those moments in time, not unlike the dieting window, where something just clicks. I spent a weekend, starting Friday evening through Sunday going through every drawer and closet in the house. My sister, Cathy, came over and helped me sort through every toy box, game closet, and spice rack. At the end of the weekend, I had a very organized house. And, I had eliminated a lot of "stuff."
About six weeks later, a casual conversation with a co-worker lead to my move to Sonoma County. I've never had an experience in my life that was so obviously "supposed-to-be." I've always referred to the move to Sonoma County as the best decision I have ever made, and one that I've not regretted for a nano second. I truly believe that the clean up project opened the door for that change.
So, while I'm not looking to move, I'm excited about the prospect of change in my life. Someone asked me why I had so many boxes in my office. I told him I was getting rid of the old, making way for the new. He asked what the new was, and I replied that I won't know until I get rid of the old.
I'm looking forward to the journey of simplying my life, starting with possessions. During the next month, my goal is to take you through the journey with me. I hope you enjoy it.
I love your new blog, Sheron! I need to get back to mine. Thank you! And I can't wait to follow your journey!
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