It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve been on the move. My parents are moving to a new house, and I’ve been spending much of my time helping my parents – packing things in boxes, cleaning, and deciding which things to give away. I will be working on this project with my parents for several more months. I’ll admit that it has not been easy to go through my belongings and my parents’ belongings. A lot of difficult decisions have had to be made. One thing I’m finding as I’m immersed in this work is how freeing it is to downsize, simplify, and give things away to people who can use them. In the process of doing this, I’m finding things I didn’t know I had, learning about family heirlooms, and I am also growing and learning lessons. In letting go, I’m finding it easier to lift my voice to new heights, and there is a clarity that is coming from this process of discovery.
