Slipping Into Something a Little Simpler

Andy and I have been on a quest to simplify our lives lately. We feel there are ways we can eliminate wastefulness and employ some eco-enviro-community friendly techniques that can also enhance our own sense of happiness, peacefulness, and centered-ness.

Along this journey to live more fully, be more awake, and seize each day, we found a post (on the website Zen Habits) that spoke to us in a serendipitous and karmic sort of way. You know... when you happen upon something you need right at that moment and realize it's kind of a little gift just for you.

We have started "editing" already. The first thing we tackled was the refrigerator. Next we are going to do the basement and garage... then we can begin to hit the rooms inside the house. Our goal is to pare down to the things we absolutely need and the items we cannot live without, be they practical or sentimental.

It's a big task, and at times we are so tired from our 5am start, 6 mile bike ride, and whatever else we've chosen to do that day (chores, Ari-wrangling, dog-corralling, etc.), but it's an activity that brings a great sense of freedom and glee.