I can do most things but...
... I don't want to.
In my youth, way back when, I was under the impression that “someone else” would“save” me. This mindset was probably a societal impression. “Don’t worry, you will be taken care of” This is what was broadcast on sitcom television, Donna Reed reruns as I recall.
Remember black and white television?
Soon after that came the women’s lib era where women could do it all-wearing a bra or not.
That “strategy” really caused me A LOT of stress in my later life. Trying to keep up with it all, to excel. It was overwhelming and stressful. Did it bring on my gray hair, who knows!
Seriously, how in the world were we to cope? We got pulled and pushed from both directions. Hey I get it, there are no “set in stone” rules for this life but give us a bit of slack. Please.
Through trial and error I have figured some things out.
No shining knight is going to save me. While I am quite capable of doing many things I don’t want to do it all. I want to live a well rounded life, one with balance, a Simple Life.
I don’t need a lot of “material stuff”. Another pair of shiny shoes are not calling my name.
I need order. A place for everything and everything in its place.
I need quiet time to do absolutely nothing- listen to the birds, watch a bumble bee float by, I need to just be.
I need to live life “slowly” because time goes by quickly.
I am sure there will be other adjustments along my journey. Changes that will provide grounding. The cool thing about these Changes and living My Simple Life is that you, me, are a work in progress. I love this.