Mission Organization

Sometimes I ask myself,"Self, why are we always cleaning and organizing?"  Maybe it's time I took the time to really answer that question as I set out to face my new year. I tried to break it down into a simple statement, a mission statement to narrow my focus:

I want to live my life the following ways:

• Do the things that need to be done quickly, efficiently, thoroughly and happily so that
• I can do the things that bring me joy more often, and without neglecting the necessary

I think that that statement fully explains what I want to do this year.  There will always be necessary things, laundry, cleaning, housework, mowing, home repair, but the faster and more efficiently I can accomplish these things every day, the more time is freed for the things I wish to do.  I am tired of feeling guilty for "stealing a a few hours" for me. Whether it be to read a book, to walk the beach, to draw or just to think, it seems that in the back of my mind is always the nagging reminder that I have other things that really need doing. NO MORE! I know my God is a God of order, making just enough hours in each and every day to accomplish everything that needs doing if I only I can order my time His way and not my way.I don't want to always be thinking about what is undone.  I want to rest and enjoy my life, my home, my family knowing that all things will be done in their proper time. 

I have many friends to thank for helping me get launched on this new adventure.  However, in order to get all things done in their proper time today, I must prepare to leave the house for the evening.  Be watching for some helpful links and happy hat tips to those who led me there tomorrow.