January Tried Purging, February tries Love

Summing up January and reflections, looking forward to February

TRY PURGE

So last month was purge month. We did purge we started off strong and ended feeble I will say. However I am pleased with what we did accomplish. The list did not finish checking off everything however we were able to clean out both of our closets, some of the kitchen items, more items throughout the house and be a lot more conscious about what we bring in and purchase along the way. I really purged my shoes which was sad but a reality check that I need to invest in some good shoes and then just not worry about the rest if I am being honest. (So if anyone knows of a great black boot that fits high arches and doesn’t hurt all day wear please let me know.- hehe)

I will add a picture of the purge list later. You will notice a few things are not gone through we will get there. It is too cold to go through the garage so I will work on that when it becomes warmer.

There is still hope of a spring yard sale and we are working towards that even purging some unwanted furniture and trying to spruce up different areas of the house as we prepare for life and move forward with other projects.

Overall our “trying” of purging for the month of January went ok, not fantastic but not horrible. Our couple word for the year “TRY” is off to a start and we are excited to see what else it brings.

Update on personal words:

Andrew is doing really well with his “assertiveness”. Things are coming along and he is taking charge of certain areas and doing a great job.

My “hope”: honestly depends on the day. I have to admit that my hope has faded depending on the day. Some days it shines super bright other days it is barely lit. I am working on being more consistent and feel it will come more with loving myself through the month of February and being ok with the days that hope is a little duller than the others.

February is TRY LOVE

LOVE yourself, LOVE others,

For the month of February as we all try together we are “trying” love. Love for ourselves and love for others. Self-care is so hard for everyone. It takes a lot within you to realize to pause and to listen to what your soul, your life, and your heart needs. Sometimes it is hugs, or head pats as my friend and I call them. Other times it is love by giving or providing space or a safe space. Other times it is going to bed when you are list driven like I am and you just have not reached your goal for the day but your body just needs rest. Learning to love yourselves through the good and the bad decisions is something we all struggle with on a day to day basis.

Learning to love the stage of life we are in and taking time for the little things. Yesterday was a rough day preceded by a rougher day where I just didn’t have life together. The love, through the moments was a quick but beautiful walk around the block maybe 8 minutes total yesterday but Andrew and I just getting out of the natural state of the house and just getting in the sun and walking around. It was not on the list and nothing was accomplished but everything was accomplished all at the same time.

We were able to slow down, to breathe and to just be. Not rushing or trying to get something else accomplished but just being. It was beauty. With the beauty of politics we see so easily on social media especially how easy it is to get people angry over issues and anger is different than passionate.

How do we love others through their decisions (whether we think they are good or bad)? This is the ultimate thing we have to work through. Listening, learning and not bending over to their beliefs but not being hateful because of their beliefs is imperative at this stage of the game. So many people I see on Facebook I completely don’t agree with on their stances. However I don’t say that over social media because what good would that do. However if my opinion is asked in person, I will be happy to share it.

Listen, learn, and love this month.