Day 77 - Simple?

I created this blog to chronicle how I would be moving to a simpler life over the course of a year.

But like many journeys that begin with one intention a new direction soon emerged. 

Many of my journeys have ended up going South.  Mainly because my intention was not backed by effort.  Or I was focused on the wrong thing.  Or I was embarking on my own without direction from God or support from my peeps.

This journey is morphing into what I would call "purposeful complication."  Through much reflection and some fit throwing I have accepted that while it is totally possible for me to live a simpler life, it is unlikely. 

Some things are getting easier - I now have a housekeeper.  Some things are harder - changing bad habits and being more committed to what I commit to (like marriage, parenthood, work and friendships.)  A few things are on the horizon - becoming a CASA volunteer for kids in foster care, possibly buying a new house and welcoming a neice in March.

And of course, more morphing.  Moving in the direction that God has chosen for me and not simply moving in my direction and asking for His help along the way.