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MIND OVER MATTER MONDAYS

  If your mind isn't clouded by unnecessary things, this is the best season of your life. Qu-men     Many people, when thinking  of simplifying their lives, think about de-cluttering, downsizing, and getting organized. And those are, in fact, activities related to living simply. But one thing that is sometimes overlooked is how our "minds" and "thoughts" play a very important part in this whole endeavor.  You see, everything begins in the mind. Your thoughts create your life in almost a literal sense. Since your thoughts create your life, if your thoughts are unfocused and directionless, then your life will be also. Don't let your thoughts be clouded by unnecessary things. If in the past you made impulse purchases and now choose to make "experiences" a bigger priority over "buying more stuff", you would now need to be intentional in your thinking. You would have to learn to keep your thoughts focused on this issue and train your mind...

WHAT IS LIVING SIMPLY?

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                                            Living Simply is enjoying a beautiful sunset! To begin creating your Simple Lifestyle, think about the following thoughts about what Living Simply means to you. Begin by asking yourself, "What is simple living to me?" Listed below are a few ways to think about Living Simply: Living Simply is... ...Creating a life that embraces the essentials ...Focusing on life's priorities ...Eliminating life's non-essentials ...Creating a life where there's room to breathe ...Doing "one thing" and doing it well ...Living Wisely ...Finding JOY in the common every  day activities of every day living ...Creating space for divine interventions ...Living in the moment ...Having an uncluttered mind ...Finding joy in s...