Comments on: 3 SIMPLE STEPS to What You WANT

By: Joan Vasquez

Joan Vasquez — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:54:29 +0000

I have been on a quest for many years to simplify my home and life.

Simplification can mean different things to different people, but you hit the nail on the head when you said that “simple does not mean easy.” I have often lamented, “Why does simplification have to be so complicated?” Decluttering one’s physical environment is indeed a difficult process.

I am almost there…. so very close. It has been far from easy. It has taken about 7 moves in 8 years to get there. But now that the physical environment is almost simplified, it is like that old Windex commercial, “I can see clearly now and it’s beautiful.” And that clear view applies to every other area of my life: spiritual, mental, emotional, financial, business…. you name it.

I only have one goal in mind. Something for which I prayed for many years and now intend to finally embrace. After a divorce and remarriage in the past 8 years, I prayed oh so many times, for peace. Just peace. Does this mean everything in my life, relationships, family, business is perfect? No! But if I have done all that is possible to keep it simple and trust God’s sovereignty despite the circumstances, then there is peace and it is beyond understanding. It is simple, but not easy.

Simplicity …true simplicity and peace go hand in hand.

God bless you Michelle as you continue to reach out to others with the wisdom God gives you. <3

By: Marita Rahlenbeck

Marita Rahlenbeck — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:57:26 +0000

While reading this a colleague was looking up directions to a restaurant and it was giving a circuitous route rather than direct. Your blog was mirroring what mapquest was showing her.

Why is it that we make things so complicated?!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:35:53 +0000

Simplicity . . . that is what I’ve been overlooking and avoiding! As I have been building my business I’ve definitely made things harder on myself by believing there is some secret (or secrets) I’m missing that will get me there. I love the reminder that “it takes COURAGE to be simple. And your courage will always be rewarded” because next week is all about taking steps to simplify my business and now I have faith that I will see the results. Thanks!

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:12:13 +0000

Deep breath in … Yes, simple does not mean easy. I know these three steps, I know how helpful they would be … and still I resist. Because it isn’t easy. But necessary. Thanks for the reminder!

By: Inga Deksne

Inga Deksne — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:01:30 +0000

love it! interesting point about “the “It’s not your fault” approach is EXTREMELY seductive.”, unfortunately it’s so true.
I completely support your suggestion to write everything down.I do it myself. I’ve done step 1, but never came around to follow up with steps 2 and 3.

my favourite quote “it takes COURAGE to be simple. And your courage will always be rewarded.”