by Yvette Ryder
Everything in life is temporary.
The other morning at the office, I felt an inexplicable sadness well up inside me. From where this emotion came from, I do not know. What I did know was that even though I could not explain why I was feeling so sad, I did know, with certainty, that the feeling would pass. And it did!
Next time you find yourself getting caught up in negative emotions, think to yourself, "this too shall pass". Remember that nothing is permanent and everything in life is temporary ... even life itself.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
What's in YOUR wardrobe?
by Yvette Ryder
Long before deciding to become a minimalist, I've had the following philosophy on acquiring new clothes:
"Bringing home something new means getting rid of something old".
Not counting personal items, I currently have 34 pieces of clothing:
Long before deciding to become a minimalist, I've had the following philosophy on acquiring new clothes:
"Bringing home something new means getting rid of something old".
Not counting personal items, I currently have 34 pieces of clothing:
- 4 pair dress pants
- 4 blouses
- 4 t-shirts
- 4 light jackets
- 3 sweaters
- 2 blazers
- 2 skirts
- 2 pair jeans
- 2 pair shorts
- 2 vests
- 1 sweatshirt
- 1 winter coat
- 1 fall coat
- 1 jean jacket
- 1 bathing suit
Sunday, February 16, 2014
iPhone Experiment - Update
by Yvette Ryder
Two weeks without iPhone?? I couldn't even go two days!!
Yesterday, I wanted to take pictures, but realized that the only camera I have is the one I use on the phone. Taking pictures wouldn't break my "fast", would it? How about texting my son to get advice on what type of cell phone would be appropriate for my boyfriend? And certainly I wouldn't be breaking my rules by texting a friend on her birthday?
As much as I hate to admit it, it looks like my cell phone is back in use ... at least for now. Perhaps as I delve further into the minimalist life style, I will be able to "let go", but for now, living iPhone free is not for me.
Two weeks without iPhone?? I couldn't even go two days!!
Yesterday, I wanted to take pictures, but realized that the only camera I have is the one I use on the phone. Taking pictures wouldn't break my "fast", would it? How about texting my son to get advice on what type of cell phone would be appropriate for my boyfriend? And certainly I wouldn't be breaking my rules by texting a friend on her birthday?
As much as I hate to admit it, it looks like my cell phone is back in use ... at least for now. Perhaps as I delve further into the minimalist life style, I will be able to "let go", but for now, living iPhone free is not for me.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
My iPhone Experiment
By Yvette Ryder
In keeping with my philosophy of "letting go", I am now ready to part (temporarily) with my trusted companion ... my iPhone.
For the next two weeks I will live iPhone free. I will no longer text and I will no longer keep checking my phone to see if anyone has texted me. If I honestly and truly need to call someone, I will do what I did before having a cell phone ... use a regular phone. What a concept!
I will report back in two weeks to let you know how living iPhone free has changed my life (if at all).
In keeping with my philosophy of "letting go", I am now ready to part (temporarily) with my trusted companion ... my iPhone.
For the next two weeks I will live iPhone free. I will no longer text and I will no longer keep checking my phone to see if anyone has texted me. If I honestly and truly need to call someone, I will do what I did before having a cell phone ... use a regular phone. What a concept!
I will report back in two weeks to let you know how living iPhone free has changed my life (if at all).
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