tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post26151274030854486..comments2022-07-19T07:48:28.683-04:00Comments on Belle, Book, and Candle: Simplify Your Life and Living the Simple Life by Elaine St. JamesBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-84155423772254075662014-12-07T11:21:51.748-05:002014-12-07T11:21:51.748-05:00Kat, I have given up on decluttering the books. I ...Kat, I have given up on decluttering the books. I just don't look at them as clutter any more. I just recycle and donate as the mood hits me. There are many books to inspire you to get rid of 'stuff'. Two of my favorites are "Unclutter Your Home" by Donna Smallin and "30 Days to a Simpler Life" by Connie Cox and Cris Evatt. Does that say something about me that I have, at last count, six books on simplifying and decluttering? I might want to take a look at that...Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-88364690761167255972014-12-07T11:10:16.698-05:002014-12-07T11:10:16.698-05:00Ah, Tullik, #33 and #77 struck a nerve with me as ...Ah, Tullik, #33 and #77 struck a nerve with me as well. I too have bowed out of the holidays...parties as well as gift giving. What a relief. But if I do want to attend a celebration or give a gift I feel free to but not obligated. Such a difference! Actually, of the examples I gave, I have incorporated all of them. And as you know, when it comes to solitude and silence, I am the Retreat Queen. I am not surprised that we are on the same page as far as the holidays and quiet times go. Thanks for your comments.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-7640437831838675432014-12-05T13:43:15.280-05:002014-12-05T13:43:15.280-05:00I love the idea of simplifying life. What I reall...I love the idea of simplifying life. What I really need is a course in decluttering. It's too easy to stick things in a box and stow it away. I finally got rid of many papers, but the most difficult decision is how to weed our too many books.Kathttp://mirabiledictu.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-91249907941825188702014-12-05T11:01:07.948-05:002014-12-05T11:01:07.948-05:00Good stuff Belle!
33. If you don't like the ho...Good stuff Belle!<br />33. If you don't like the holidays, bow out.<br />Those of us who fall into this category love to hear this repeated again and again, thank you.However our society seems to label us as party poopers (and a lot worse!) failing to understand that most introverts find the added hoopla together with forced celebrations, parties, family dinners, breakfasts etc even in anticipation, are sensory overloads that makes us view December on the calender as akin to the month of the arrival of the Black-Death! Its funny you listed as next on your list: 77. Spend one day a month in solitude. In recent years I have finally said enough is enough and came out of the closet as a confirmed self-accepting introvert and so easily combine 33 and 77 and have never looked back.I do cheat as that "one day" morphs into many in December.<br />Thanks again Belle! Tullikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10524256855855014534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-72924395120356313472014-12-05T09:46:58.081-05:002014-12-05T09:46:58.081-05:00Hi, Kathy. Serendipity! I hope it is still there. ...Hi, Kathy. Serendipity! I hope it is still there. I didn't find these books dated at all - except her suggestion to get rid of your car phone. Remember those?Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-20883294631439425712014-12-05T09:45:11.202-05:002014-12-05T09:45:11.202-05:00Lark, for some reason I find it soothing to read b...Lark, for some reason I find it soothing to read books about decluttering, simplifying, and making life as uncomplicated as possible. Both these fit the bill.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-18978271718080524412014-12-05T08:13:22.197-05:002014-12-05T08:13:22.197-05:00I read this quite a few years ago also, and coinci...I read this quite a few years ago also, and coincidentally saw a copy at my library's bookstore recently. I didn't buy it, but now I'm reconsidering. I would like to reread and see what I incorporated into my life after reading it the first time. Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-18589055265891059082014-12-04T18:48:41.514-05:002014-12-04T18:48:41.514-05:00I think I need that first book...not only because ...I think I need that first book...not only because it's great advice, but because it's also funny. And who doesn't need a little of both? Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.com