Identify and Simplify
Being with Sasha was very uplifting for me. During our visit I began to realize just how messy and complicated my life has become. My appreciation for a simple lifestyle was renewed. I decided that when I got back to Idaho I would simplify.
My first step was to decide just where I wanted to make changes in my life. I identified my most significant issue as being lack of time to do the things I feel are important. A simple change with big rewards would be to stop working two different jobs!
I chose to take a full time position at HRMC and resign my position at WMH. This was a logical decision. After all, I have better benefits at HRMC, I make more money there, there are always extra shifts available to work when I do want to earn extra money, and I really like the work environment. All of these are good, logical reasons to choose HRMC over WMH. Emotionally, however, this was a difficult decision to make.
Many factors play a part in how I feel about my time at WMH. With out going into too much detail I will just say that WMH has been a real asset to Weiser and the outlying communities. I have enjoyed serving these communities and feel I have developed a connection I wouldn't have otherwise. I have been there over 5 years and really like the people I work with. I thought that maybe I should continue with WMH as an on call nurse but then I would just be switching roles and not improving my situation, (not really a good idea). When all was said and done, the decision was made and my notice of resignation turned in. My final day to work at WMH is June 16th. BIG step forward!
A more difficult change will be to simplify my personal life. Toward that end I am going to do an EXTREME house cleaning! I plan to keep only what I actually use and even then I want to try to focus more on what I need instead of what I want. I will keep some things that may not really be needed but those things will at least have some purpose. I am going to find a place for everything I keep and keep everything in its place instead of just stock piling junk in the garage. I foresee numerous trips to the dump as well as donations to 2nd hand stores and perhaps a yard sale. I know this will all take time, (probably more time for me than for someone else), but since I won't be working every single day I will be able to dedicate time to this project!
If you could see the rubble that currently surrounds me you might think this is an impossible task, (I often do). But...IT IS NOT I SAY! I will be guided by the same inspiration I have relied on over the past several years, the noble turtle. Just as the turtle is undaunted in his journey, so shall I be. The turtle keeps putting one foot in front of the other until he finally reaches his destination, no matter how long it takes. I may not be fast but I too keep moving forward toward my goals often one step at a time. That is how I have accomplished goals I have set and how I will accomplish new goals and challenges that are ahead of me.
Why simplify, (it sounds like a lot of work!)? I want to have freedom from the possessions and clutter that are so inhibiting. I want to experience the sense of accomplishment that comes with hard work and sacrifice. Most of all, I want to experience the joy and peace of mind that comes along with a simple, directed lifestyle leaving me free to focus on the more important things in life. SALUTE to my family and friends - you are the more important things in life!
TTFN :)
My first step was to decide just where I wanted to make changes in my life. I identified my most significant issue as being lack of time to do the things I feel are important. A simple change with big rewards would be to stop working two different jobs!
I chose to take a full time position at HRMC and resign my position at WMH. This was a logical decision. After all, I have better benefits at HRMC, I make more money there, there are always extra shifts available to work when I do want to earn extra money, and I really like the work environment. All of these are good, logical reasons to choose HRMC over WMH. Emotionally, however, this was a difficult decision to make.
Many factors play a part in how I feel about my time at WMH. With out going into too much detail I will just say that WMH has been a real asset to Weiser and the outlying communities. I have enjoyed serving these communities and feel I have developed a connection I wouldn't have otherwise. I have been there over 5 years and really like the people I work with. I thought that maybe I should continue with WMH as an on call nurse but then I would just be switching roles and not improving my situation, (not really a good idea). When all was said and done, the decision was made and my notice of resignation turned in. My final day to work at WMH is June 16th. BIG step forward!
A more difficult change will be to simplify my personal life. Toward that end I am going to do an EXTREME house cleaning! I plan to keep only what I actually use and even then I want to try to focus more on what I need instead of what I want. I will keep some things that may not really be needed but those things will at least have some purpose. I am going to find a place for everything I keep and keep everything in its place instead of just stock piling junk in the garage. I foresee numerous trips to the dump as well as donations to 2nd hand stores and perhaps a yard sale. I know this will all take time, (probably more time for me than for someone else), but since I won't be working every single day I will be able to dedicate time to this project!
If you could see the rubble that currently surrounds me you might think this is an impossible task, (I often do). But...IT IS NOT I SAY! I will be guided by the same inspiration I have relied on over the past several years, the noble turtle. Just as the turtle is undaunted in his journey, so shall I be. The turtle keeps putting one foot in front of the other until he finally reaches his destination, no matter how long it takes. I may not be fast but I too keep moving forward toward my goals often one step at a time. That is how I have accomplished goals I have set and how I will accomplish new goals and challenges that are ahead of me.
Why simplify, (it sounds like a lot of work!)? I want to have freedom from the possessions and clutter that are so inhibiting. I want to experience the sense of accomplishment that comes with hard work and sacrifice. Most of all, I want to experience the joy and peace of mind that comes along with a simple, directed lifestyle leaving me free to focus on the more important things in life. SALUTE to my family and friends - you are the more important things in life!
TTFN :)
posted by Kathleen Hawkins at 11:30 AM
3 Comments:
What a project! I have no doubt that you can do it! I wish I could be there to help you. You are going to have soooooo much extra space! I am very excited for you. You should have a least one yard sale. I think you could make some money on all that furniture you have in the garage. Good for you!
I love you momma. I know you can do this too and I'm so proud of you that you have the vision for it. We all need to simplify. I feel like my life the last couple of years has definitely been on a constant quest of simplification. I wonder how I can be plugging away at it so long and yet still have so far to go. Daunting it is indeed, but each step closer I make, I invariably feel better. Good luck with this and just move along one little corner at a time.
COOL, AND WHEN YOUR DINE WITH YOUR CLEAN-UP, YOU CAN COME AND SIMPLIFY MY LIFE!!!!
LOVE YA
C,YA MARK
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