Nesting to Prepare for A Rich and Satisfying Life

Nesting to Prepare for A Rich and Satisfying Life

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I remember I was so excited to be welcoming our first baby after years of praying for her arrival. I fulfilled the stereotype of the nesting mama as I went over and over her little room to see if everything was just right before her birth. Every onesie and each sleeper were folded just so. Her many blankets and quilts had been washed and fluffed. The diaper bag was packed with essentials. I could hardly wait!

A New Way to Nest

Many years later, a different kind of nesting is about to begin, because the nest is bursting at the seams – even after all the chicks have flown the coop.

The empty nest might not have as many humans residing here, but it has plenty of stuff. It’s time to pare down. After all, we need room for when the chicks come back bringing their families, too.

I have learned that every item I own must be maintained. Life is too short to do unnecessary things. This girl has goals. I can’t let dusting slow me down! So instead of bringing into my home things to make it cozy; I want to clear things out of my home to make it calm.

My goal is to simplify my home to make room for more in my schedule: my writing, studying, dreaming, and more visiting with my people.  I do not want housework to get in the way.

Home is my happy place

I don’t want to give the impression my nest is not important to me. Just the opposite; my home is my haven and my favorite place to be. Don’t fear I’m becoming a minimalist; I do like my sentimental items. I just feel less stuff in the home will be calming and comforting and easy to organize. I’ve heard it said: “You can’t organize clutter!”

What do you think? Do you feel a home is more welcoming if it has less things in it? What makes a home a comfortable place to visit?

I’m joining a host of writers participating in a Write28Days challenge sponsored by Anita Ojeda. My life being what it is, I’m starting 3 days behind, but writing 28 days does not have to be defined by the month of February. I’m simply promising to write for 28 days. If life interrupts, as it often does, I may have to skip a day here and there. The goal is to write 28 times on my subject, “A Rich and Satisfying Life,” consecutively … or not!

All photos created in PicMonkey by Jerralea using personal, family and stock photos. Please do not copy.

Day 3 – A Whole Raft of Clutter Does Not Enrich Your Life

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