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90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge and Manifesto

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am through lugging the weight of the world on my shoulders…DONE! FINI! Letting go begins today! I am putting it out there and asking YOU to hold me accountable. P L E A S E!!!

As of today, June 1, 2014, I am eliminating the chaos that has been my life…well, always! I have been slowly {at the speed of a slug} downsizing. Some of it was inescapable {insert huge loss} and a little of it was by choice. All necessary, and all painful.

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The pain of letting go ends today! I vow to create a lifestyle that embraces peaceful, easy living without clutter. I vow to let go of the stuff that no longer serves me or my lifestyle. {Trying to keep this positive is difficult for me…just sayin’.}

I seek:

  1. A lifestyle that embraces peaceful, easy living.
  2. To own only the things that enhance #1 above.
  3. To be free of the need to hold tightly to ‘things.’
  4. Balance.

I pledge to rid my life of:

  1. Stuff that has been boxed for 6 years or longer.
  2. My Mother’s clothing and things.
  3. The need to be the family history keeper.

To do this, I pledge to:

  1. Open 1 box each day and situate it completely.
  2. Discard I bag each day for 90 days.
  3. Give things to family and donate the rest.

 

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  1. Michelle says

    June 10, 2014 at 9:59 am

    I embraced this 15 years ago and to this day it feels fabulous! It will for you too!
    To own only the things that enhance #1 above.

  2. Rebecca E. Parsons says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:05 am

    Michelle this is exactly what I needed to hear today. God sends reinforcements when I need them. I love how that works. I am including your comment in today’s post.

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  70. 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 82 {signs} - Cre8tive Compass Magazine says:
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    […] The signs were everywhere before I began my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. “Let go,” were the whispers of my soul. Read my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Manifesto!! […]

  71. 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 83 {detachment} - Cre8tive Compass Magazine says:
    August 22, 2014 at 8:28 am

    […] When I began my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge, I was attached to so many things…most of them unnecessary to a fulfilled life. Today there is a detachment that brings so much joy and peace to my life. Read my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Manifesto!!  […]

  72. 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 84 {organizing} - Cre8tive Compass Magazine says:
    August 24, 2014 at 9:38 am

    […] Simplifying prior to my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge meant organizing {insert hiding} things better. It was a deceptive game of hide and seek. Read my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Manifesto!!  […]

  73. 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 85 {deliberate} - Cre8tive Compass Magazine says:
    August 24, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    […] The deliberate letting go of my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge means I have a choice in the matter. I am in control of my life and lifestyle. Read my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Manifesto!!  […]

  74. 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 86 {roadmap} - Cre8tive Compass Magazine says:
    August 26, 2014 at 8:13 am

    […] Simplifying started as a pursuit that morphed into a philosophy. During the past 86 days I have fashioned a personal roadmap of letting go with my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. Read my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Manifesto!!  […]

  75. 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 87 {pruning} - Cre8tive Compass Magazine says:
    August 27, 2014 at 9:30 am

    […] There were pieces of my life, while familiar and comfortable, that were slowly overtaking my soul. Pruning became necessary and my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge began with letting go. Read my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Manifesto!!  […]

  76. 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 87 {pruning} - Cre8tive Compass Magazine says:
    August 27, 2014 at 9:45 am

    […] There were pieces of my life, while familiar and comfortable, that were slowly overtaking my soul. Pruning became necessary and my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge began with letting go. Read my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Manifesto!! […]

  77. 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 88 {dormancy} - Cre8tive Compass Magazine says:
    August 28, 2014 at 7:51 am

    […] As the pruning and letting go wind down, I am preparing for a season of dormancy. During the next few weeks after my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge, I plan a deep rest period to reflect and acknowledge my progress. Read my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Manifesto!! […]

  78. 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 89 { loosening } - Cre8tive Compass Magazine says:
    August 29, 2014 at 8:55 am

    […] I am noticing a loosening within me as I come closer to living a simpler life. This awareness comes as an affirmation of the importance of carving out a space for living during the 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. Read my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Manifesto!! […]

  79. 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 89 { loosening } - Cre8tive Compass Magazine says:
    August 29, 2014 at 8:56 am

    […] I am noticing a loosening within me as I come closer to living a simpler life. This awareness comes as an affirmation of the importance of carving out a space for simpler living during the 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge. Read my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Manifesto!! […]

  80. 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge ~ Day 90 {simplicity} - Cre8tive Compass Magazine says:
    September 1, 2014 at 9:17 am

    […] It was time to clear away the stuff that weighed me down. Read my 90-Day Summer Simplifying Manifesto!! As the 90-Day Summer Simplifying Challenge comes to a close today, I am changed and the letting […]

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