Less is More.

Less....
            stuff
and less....
            television

The best thing about moving into a new house in 2016 you ask? Purging. Only packing and moving that which we considered essential. The worst thing, you ask? Settling. Adding. Decorating. Now, we are not excessive people. Or pack rats. Or clutter-lovers. But the reality is that creating 'home' in the house you've chosen necessitates one or two or two-hundred trips to home depot. And, it might just be true that the television (which, I confess, I just love to watch!) is in my favorite room of this new house. So 2016, while lovely in so very many ways, also included more shopping and television than is good for my soul. Especially the shopping - really NOT something I enjoy!!

Therefore, my 'phrase' for 2017 is simple.
LESS IS MORE.
This happens to be one of my father's favorite quotes - Architect Mies van der Rohe used these words to describe/define his design style, and they are words that, for me, carry a simple wisdom and provide much food for thought. As I get to know myself better, I realize that there are certain things that, unlike shopping and television, are VERY good for my soul! So, this year I would like to choose MORE of those soul-strengthening activities.

More walking ~ and movement of all kinds
More water ~ to drink...and to eat (you know, those water-filled veggies that are so delightful!)
More words ~ reading them and writing them
More work ~ excellence at the office... And doing what it takes to launch that pesky website I keep talking about
More wishes ~ cards...of the snail mail variety. I really want to send more encouragement out into the world!

So, that's my 2017...summed up in three little words.
And expanded upon in {hopefully} not too many extra words.
Because, after all...
Less
Is
More.

Joining Tamar, Kat and James