Day to Day
"One of the happiest moments in life is when you let go of what you can't change." An expression we strive to achieve everyday, somedays making it closer than others. Antidotes, updates, and basically our lives in a nutshell.
At the 2005 Standford University Commencement, Steve Jobs said, “Don't be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice.“
I'll be shamefully honest here - I haven't bought a new tv since college. Mine's a 30", semi-flat screen, NON-HD tv. It's been long past the time to get an upgrade. And being the not-so-wonderful at technology-savvy person that I am - I made a phone call to my Big Brother.
Today's post is the first installment of a weekly series, GYSTS, or "Get Your Shit Together Sunday." Each week, we'll tackle some process or project that simplifies and organizes our lives and yours. Together, we will get our shit, well, together!
To put us in the right frame of mind, and because my husband sent it to me this week as a not-so-subtle hint, I'd encourage you to glance over these stats on the state of American consumerism and compulsive accumulation. Pretty cringe-y, huh?
Definition: (noun) A bathing technique used by prostitutes between clients, cleaning only necessary areas with damp towels. Usage: not appropriately used in mixed company, or on street corners late at night. Fair warning is really required for any type of usage. Origination: Before most of us were born, and we would have liked it to stay there.
A book review of one of my personal favorites and continual re-reads, The Island by Elin Hilderbrand.
Including biblical literature for the sake of including it felt inauthentic, which was the last thing I wanted to feel that day.
The May Daily is: an acknowledgement that yes, we have no idea what we’re doing, but we’re figuring it out. One day at a time.
This year for New Year's, I'm so tempted to make another resolution about losing weight, getting my finances in order, finally running that marathon, painting more, or truly taking up cooking. Instead, my New Year's Resolution is to continue a promise I made myself back in May and live my life on purpose.
I'm giving myself the resolution of letting go. Letting go of all the expectations that people have for me. Letting go of the typical midwestern life that one should have at 28. Letting go of the societal pressures to stick to the mold. Letting go of the things that don’t bring me happiness and contentment.