As I have pursued minimalism over the last few years in the midst of decision fatigue, growing kiddos and full days, I have slowly learned that it doesn’t mean life will always be tidy. Minimalism is meant to simplify, ease decision fatigue, and make a life fully lived more EASILY tidied.
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Storing Holiday Dishes
Even though the holidays are behind us, you may still be packing up and putting away. Since we are considering how to #makeroomforjoy in the kitchen + dining areas this month, consider how you store holiday items used in this space.
When you entertain, what is the most number of guests you generally have?
Did you use all of your holiday wares, like dishes, serving pieces, cloth napkins, tablecloths + centerpieces? If not, go ahead and donate them.
Holding Space and Making Room for Joy at my Kitchen Table
Making Room for Joy
A new year, oh the possibilities. Do you love it? Or maybe it weighs you down because the thought of not accomplishing a “resolution” or goal has left a bad taste?
How about intentions? Perhaps a gentler way to guide your year without any specific goal in mind, but presence. This sits more gracefully with me. My phrase of intention for 2020 is to “Hold Space”. To literally let space be for whatever may come - for people, for opportunities, for rest, for adventure, for spontaneity, even for messiness. I confess, I don’t easily hold space - I like to feel control and enjoy efficiency and productivity. So, opportunities are sometimes missed and resentment can creep in and perfectionism can become my end goal. I expect (hope?) I am not alone in this.
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