How did I get here? 
Sometimes this thought crosses my mind as my son flies thru the house running from his sisters, underwear on his head, toy firmly clenched in one hand. I practically spin like a cartoon character as they fly by.
Other times this thought crosses my mind as I look out on the land we have, at the animals that support and sustain us and admire the beauty around me.
And even still this thought crosses my mind when I cancel a night out or say no to another commitment because my family calls to me.
There are all kinds of moments where I can reflect on how I got here. I can smile knowing the choices I’ve made have me in a pretty great place! I’m not perfect by any stretch, I’ve made my fair share of bad choices too! But even those got me here, had I done things differently I might not have learned the lessons I needed, and over all things would look different today. I am thankful for the choices I’ve made, both good and bad!
I reflect sometimes knowing that I am not the only one who made choices that brought me to this moment, it’s always interesting to think about how other people’s actions and choices influence so strongly the moments in my life!
Life is tough, life is wonderful, life is challenging, life is busy, life is smelly, life is sticky, life is beautiful, and I am so glad I’m in this moment, and I sure hope those underwear are clean!
It has been a tough go. I realize that there are so many things I hold on to for sentimental reasons, and then I see those behaviours that border on hoarding. It is extremely stressful and exhausting at times to find things that I am willing or able to get rid of, and that makes this process feel all the more necessary. I think that if I can make it thru to the end my house will not only be de-cluttered but I will learn some new ways to let go of things I no longer need and might even spur on some more projects or challenges, but we shall see what the future brings! I am not holding my breath yet! 🙂 It has been interesting, I have learned a lot, and I am excited to be done! Not just for a decluttered house but for the sake of not worrying any more about what to get rid of!
Livin' the Country Life 