Today I was sitting in the waiting room while Justin was having his teeth cleaned at the dental office. (I was convinced he’d have a cavity, but he came out smiling with a report of all-clear.) He loves it when I’m wrong.
While I was sitting there I started to feel somewhat antsy. The room was small and since I was the only one there, I started doing a bit of seated yoga stretches to relax. It didn’t work.
I got up and walk around a bit feeling the eyes of the receptionist on my back as I paced away from her. I picked up a copy of Architectural Digest and flipped through the pages. I saw page after page of ‘designer’ living rooms crammed full of crap.
Then I knew what was going on.
You see, for a few months now I’ve been increasingly uncomfortable at home. A feeling of uncertainty has been gnawing at me night and day. Today I, while looking at what the world had labeled beautifully designed living room, I knew what it was.
I’m longing to live with less.
I already live with less than most, but I now know I’ve not gone far enough. My desire has taken me from a full service of 8 place setting to just 4 plates, 4 cups, and 4 bowls. (I since cut back to just two of each much to Justin’s consternation.)
But it’s not enough. For instance, I have a 9 drawer chest of drawers that are largely empty because not long ago I donated most of my clothing to Goodwill. There is no reason to hang on to it.
November is Living With Less Month here at Deeper Living
Throughout the month of November, I’m going to pare down my belongings to a level that feels right. I know this is the direction I need to go.
I’m wondering if you need to do this, too? Would you be willing to consider it?
On November 1st, I’ll be announcing a special offer to celebrate Living With Less Month. I hope you’ll consider joining me.
Now, I’m of to plan my journey to even less stuff. 
