In the Blink of an Eye

The last time I posted, just a couple of days ago, was October 9th.  Later that day, I received some horrible news.  My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer for the 2nd time.

Yet another reminder, a terrible, tragic, heartbreaking reminder, of what is most important in life.

Love
People
Time
Faith
Health
All things that can't be bought.

Now we wait.
And pray.

She will know how far along it is, and be presented with her options for treatment this Thursday.

In the blink of an eye, so much can change.
Be present in every moment.

Being Present

Part of the reason I was attracted to minimalism is that our "stuff" and clutter were consuming way too much of my time, thoughts and energy.

Dust it
Organize it
Move it
Sort it
Hide it
Where should I put it?
Step over it
Pay the bill for it
Etc.

Too much of my day (and night) was spent on the unimportant "stuff"  in my life.

Although our road to minimalism is far from over,  
I'm really starting to feel the joy of the IMPORTANT things in life.

Like this morning....
My 8 year old son was apparently "embarrassed"  (his word) by me as I helped him find a seat at his morning assembly.
I then went and stood against the side wall with the other parents.
Yet, several minutes later, as he realized I was about to leave for the day, he attacked me with hugs, hugs and more hugs!
And kisses, too!
I guess he got over his embarrassment.

I love moments like these.

He's growing up.  Struggling between the big boy who wants to be a big tough kid and the little boy who wants to cuddle with mommy.

These moments are fleeting,  I'm aware, so I shall breathe them in and record them in my memories.  I'm so thankful for them.

I'm happy that my road to minimalism isn't just the reduction of stuff but also the increase of moment by moment awareness.  Being present.

Reducing the stuff allows for more time, effort and energy to be focused on the many blessings in our lives.

Holy Inspiration

 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where theives break in and steal.  But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where theives do not break in and steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Matthew 6:19-21

Yet another important reason to go full on minimalist.

I want to spend my days keeping my focus on the Hope of heaven and life eternal with Christ.

I want to enjoy the true blessings He gave me...faith, family, friends, health, time, nature.

These are the most important "things" in my life.

Have a blessed day!