“Simple”

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There is a lot of buzz in recent years about “balance” and “simple life”. Besides the ridiculous TV shows (you know who you are) about living more simply, we seem to crave a less complicated life. Why is that? If our surroundings are any indication, we are overloaded with marketing and consumerism. We buy things out of impulse or a perceived need. At some point, we are all guilty of it!

To me, simple means less is more (to beat an old cliche into the ground). Having more “stuff” can never fill in for whatever need we are trying to accomodate for. Of course, you may be wondering, “what the heck does that have to do with organizing?” Well, to be honest, a lot (some would say half or more) of the process of organizing is letting go of the excess we have piling up or lying around. Clutter symbolizes many things for many people, and it’s not just about those things we can touch. Clutter can run much deeper than we’d like to think it does.

Too much clutter could indicate something out of balance - and it’s not just the dining room table! I challenge you to take an area in your home (or life) and start to peel away the layers of excess. I bet you’ll be surprised at what you find, and that “simple” is not even close. However, the sense of accomplishment and peace you feel will astound you! You may be surprised at what you don’t need. Simple, may in fact, be better.