Intentional and Simple

 Hello all - I surely hope this finds you all well on this last Wednesday of August!  Amazing, isn't it?  This month has just flown by.  It is a cool morning in the 50's here.  I actually put on a long sleeve t-shirt this morning.  Still have the flip-flops on though!  LOL

It sure is nice to have the AC off and the windows open.  Bitsy is loving the window sitting!  He goes from window to window following birds and Licorice the outdoor cat.  His fur feels even softer the past couple days - the fresh air must be good for him (and me).

This is the truth!  At least it was when I was coming up in the world.  Nothing was just given to us - we worked for what we wanted and worked hard and saved.  It made getting 'whatever' a much bigger thrill.

I was raised with that mentality.  I think many of us of a certain generation were.

Living an intentional life has so much going for it.  What does that mean?  It means making a conscious choice about spending.  It means under consuming.  It means being a good steward of what you do have.  It means being a bit more frugal.  It means getting the biggest bang for your buck.  Buying quality not quantity.

It is a mindset!!

I know many think being frugal is for the poor.  Nope.  It is for all.  The rich and the poor and in between.  It is something everyone can do.

From finding new ways to use the leftovers, to fixing the things you have, to watching the sales and clearance, to turning off the lights and water, it includes it all.  

Simple living means being content and accepting and loving what you have.  Using things to the fullest, and not rushing out to buy the latest, shiniest and biggest new thing.  It truly means LESS stress and anxiety.

"Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like."  Will Rogers

Isn't that the truth?  I see it every single day.  

When you start spending what you don't have, you are always going to be a huge step or stairway behind!  Sure, a mortgage or financing a vehicle, are both ways of spending what we haven't earned yet.  A home is an investment, and a vehicle is often a necessity.  But just buying stuff on credit, is a huge red flag.  IF you use credit, make sure you use it wisely and that you can pay it off every month.

Remember - it isn't just about money.  It is about quality of life and having CONTROL of your life.  It is about feeling good about yourself.  It is about being more sustainable, being concerned for the environment, and keeping a happy and healthy home.

It is about beating the rising costs, unmoving wages, and inflation.

It is about peace of mind.

Do more with less.  Have more wisdom, joy and beauty in your life.

Peace of mind is priceless!!!!!

Have a beautiful day my friends.