Jumanji level 7b and my new printer!!!

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Yesterday, the foothills that are 6/10ths of a mile from my house were burning. Someone set 6 separate fires along the side of the hills. Luckily, a neighbor noticed and was able to stop him before he did anymore. Right now, they say its 80% contained. Luckily, they were on it and we didn't need to evacuate. But it was a scary few hours. Over 90 acres burned at the time.

I jokingly called it Jumanji level 7b. Though, it was nothing to joke about. I learned something really valuable during those few hours: there are very few "things" I "own" that are important. When you have a fire burning less than a mile from where you live, you only have time to grab the most important. Today, because of that epiphany moment, I took another load of "stuff" to Goodwill that were not "important" in my life!

Then, having receiving an unexpected blessing, I bought a new printer and scanned in 4 big binders full of files, documents and some work notes I wanted to keep. It took 4 hours, and I'm not done! I have a file box and 4 more (smaller) binders to go! However, it is another little burden I didn't know I had that is gone now. 

Letting go of things that aren't healthy for me is a big step to moving forward. So much is going on in our world that for people who feel a lot could add to their personal burdens. Releasing what's holding us down or back can free up what we need to be more active and aware of the issues our world and our country faces and help see the way we can individually help. Its a tiny, tiny step but a helpful one. 

Today, I released some clutter, and I educated myself on things I know I'm uneducated in. I have more to learn but I'm finding a path that leads to what I can do to help. 

Tiffany


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