cheers to me?

by joshua becker

does my decision to become minimalist mean that i can’t buy this cd? because it just might be really helpful when i need some applause…

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Christy January 22, 2009 at 10:35 am: Good to see you back. Are you still attempting minimalism? I’d love to hear how your journey is going and how you guys handled Christmas.

Best to you!

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becoming minimalist January 29, 2009 at 10:09 am: @christy – we are still attempting minimalism. however, i will admit that i feel like i hit “a wall” of some sorts. i have gone through each room (the kitchen and basement were the last two and the most difficult) but i still look around my house and feel cluttered. i know there is less clutter than 6 months but it still feels too much – i’m starting to realize this job may never end.

and christmas was difficult. after months and months of decluttering, we brought home piles and piles of stuff for ourselves and our kids from our extended families. it’s just a bit discouraging to look around and feel so far away from what i pictured being a clutter-free home forever. i guess i should have known better.

i’m still onboard. and still hoping to use the blog as my personal journal, an opportunity to encourage others, and hopefully bring out a smile every so often. thanks for asking.

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Christy February 22, 2009 at 4:44 pm: Don’t get discouraged – I’m over a year in and I still think I’m over-run some days with stuff. Children seem to bring so much and it feels like it never ends.

Just remember all you’ve done and that life is a marathon, not sprint. The perfect houses in the magazines are show homes and no one lives there! ;o)

Hang in there and come back soon!

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