Welcome to Simply Organized Life! I am so glad you are here. Make your self a cup of tea and stay awhile.
All My Best, Carolyn
All in reading
It hit me as I was clearing out my bookshelf of travel guides in preparation for a home improvement project. There were all the books I had bought for trips taken over the years. Around 25 years worth of books, moved from place to place, in a bookshelf on top of almost 25 year old carpet that has seen better days.
What have you been reading these days? I am so curious to hear from you! I seem to be reading a lot more recently compared to a year ago. Last year at this time, I felt so scared and disappointed. When things all closed down in March 2020, I was in the middle of reading an Eyewitness Guidebook on Portugal. Obviously, that trip was cancelled.
In response to my last post, many of you shared what is bringing you joy during these uncertain times. Some of you are taking regular walks: alone, with spouses and with family. Others are practicing yoga and meditation. And one of you mentioned keeping an organized financial life, along with a clean and organized home. These are all such lovely activities.
Autumn is my most favorite season for all of the obvious reasons. Hello, cooler weather! And yes, everything is better with a bit of pumpkin spice. Fall is the time we prepare for winter, the cozy season. It's a time to come indoors again, to focus on our living spaces, to make our homes havens.
I hope we are all are feeling well, at peace, confident and in control in this new year. If we are not feeling well, maybe it's time to look after ourselves a bit more in 2019. I am not referring to any crazy new year's resolutions or extreme challenges, just taking care of ourselves in a nicer way. Let's call this "feeding our souls". It's a kind of self-care wrapped in everyday simplicity. No expensive trips to a spa required.
