Jan 30, 2012

Still on the path to less is more......


I started off this post in mind to show you pictures of the multitude of STUFF I have weeded over the last year but,it seems that I deleted most or actually all of the pictures of that stuff. Guess,I truly wanted to be rid of it. I do know this picture below was a beginning...I filled up tub fulls from inside the house....cleared a whole shed of boxes and more tubs of stuff. And some things I simply packed away because I wasn't ready to release those..."some things" :)
But,now I feel like I am ready.  So,I will be sorting through those tubs soon. I make it sounds as though I am a true hoarder but,truly that isn't the case....as I don't even come close to what the picture above depicts but,I do feel like what that picture depicts at times. Like the stuff I do possess is trying to possess me. Possess  my time,my energy(which is very little). So,usually I just turn my head and say.. I will find some time to deal with that pile tomorrow. Most of the pile ends up in my bedroom which is the last place I truly want or need it. Because as I have stated before that one room is to be my resting place,my sanctuary (so the speak).
A place to rest my body and mind,to communicate with my Heavenly Father. To read and study his word. A library to read my favorite books and magazines. I will continue to do my best to make it so. So,I begin again,a fresh on the weeding process...this time trying to remember to record in pictures so,I can share just how serious I am...smile.



Speaking of Bedrooms...I think I could feel pretty much at home and at peace really well in any of these choices from Google images.


This one is actually from a post here at Mica's blog..The Child's Paper.





I think this might be my favorite...Its eclectic..kinda like me.


Joining a number of different styles until you get the feeling it  just fits.
Some of you have chosen words to guide you through this new year.If I were to do that,
I am feeling the word would be 
Simplicity,absence of luxury, pretentiousness, ornament, etc.;plainness: a life of simplicity. 

To be continued...Blessings

10 comments:

Patty Sumner said...

All of those bedrooms do look peaceful and inviting. I love the simple way... I too, have tried to release lots of "junk" from my home. Of course, when we downsized I was forced to hit it head on. Keep on "de-junking"! I hope you get that peaceful bedroom. Blessings!

Charity said...

I'm right there with you!! I soooo want to get rid of some extra stuff!!! My goal today is to go through my china cabinet! Thanks for the motivation! :)

Quaker Cottage said...

Shelley,
My bedroom seems to be the problem room in our tiny house as well. Thank you for posting the photos, they have inspired me to get started doing a little clearing out today. Oh,and I think I like the first photo best. But, they're all really sweet!
Blessings,
Kim

Laurel Leaf Cottage said...

I have completely given up trying to down-size....I've had my phases where I need to clean everything out, although I am pretty organized for the most part...shhh....don't tell my supposed to be craft room that! Anyway, I have decided I am truly at home surrounded by stuff!! I don't even try to fight it anymore!! Best of luck in your endeavor!! ~Deanna

Plynn said...

De-cluttering is a struggle, but remember it's a process. A little here, a little there. Just be at peace with it. You've already made so much progress. I believe you will achieve it!

Cheryl said...

Shelley, you are an inspiration to me! I am probably the queen of clutter. I really need to get rid of stuff.

Thank you for sharing this!
Take care.
Cheryl

DollZandThingZ said...

Seems like we are all clutter types here! I constantly down size but never enough. Our home is teeny tiny and we both love old stuff! So, we have to follow the rule, whatever we bring in, a similar item goes out. I love the bedrooms you showed but I doubt very seriously I will have one! We love to have our possessions around us...they are not really valuable...but they are to us!

Sharon said...

Hi Shelley - I'm so glad you came into my life here. The pictures of the bedrooms you posted are just exactly what I want, too. I love them all. We have a water bed that my husband is just not going to part with. However, our guest bed is an old black iron bed that has been in his family for three generations now. Thanks for the post!

David Edward said...

Best wishes and prayers for your continued path toward freedom and lightness in the spirit of God.

saw your comment on Amrita's blog.
God bless you

marie said...

I love that last photo too....a little bit of every style.

Sounds like you get rid of things like I do...some goes right away, some I keep and re-visit later. It takes time to let go of things that have eant so much for so long. You, dear Shelley, are doing fantastic on the path to less is more!