You may recall a post I wrote a couple months ago in regards to re-grouping, re-connecting, and unplugging. And we did, for a few days, until life resumed as "normal"...
Well, it's time to create a new normal- one that will last. We're both reading Simplicity Parenting, and so far, it has been profound... thought-provoking, challenging, empowering- and yet presented in a clear, approachable manner. It simultaneously brings to surface what we intrinsically know to believe is right (for us, individually, and as a family unit), and it introduces new insight, ideas, & simple {yet powerful} methods for facilitating change- for re-grouping, re-connecting, and getting back on track.
Many bloggers are reading (or have read), and equally benefiting from this book. In today's fast-past, consumerist, high-tech world, we're all experiencing similar challenges when it comes to raising a family, and striving to "keep it simple" while struggling to fit it all in. Alexis {@ Fern and Feather} is hosting a virtual book club discussion, and today, I'm over at her place- spilling the beans about our current state of affairs. It's been one of the most powerful chapters in the book thus far. I'd love it if you visited me there, and shared your thoughts- whether you've read the book or not. To do so, click right HERE :).
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Love hearing about the simplicity, that's what I've been craving amid all this driving. Heading over now to your guest post
ReplyDeleteBack again, incredibly good post Torrie, thinking a lot now about this soul fever...
ReplyDeleteLove it! I'm a mother of a 5 year old and creating a simple, stress free environment of "yes" is a challenge (and worth every effort). I'll have to purchase the book... Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've started the book, but life is derailing me from it a bit right now. I think you might beat me in finishing it, but I'd love to get involved in the discussion!
ReplyDeleteThat book looks great- if only I could get my hands on it!
ReplyDeleteTorrie-Thank you for the recommendation. I am enjoying the book and I go back and forth between this book and Catching Fire. And my hubby is sitting right here next to me so I just told him he needs to read this book too. Would love to compare notes when I am done with it.
ReplyDeleteI was super amped up for change after I read this book. I go in phases. I am a phase addict I think. It probably stems from my OCD. We have ebbed and flowed on this one. Between extremely generous grandparents and being a child of t.v. myself, we struggle. But I have taken to instituting times of "NO TV. Go and play" And we are very heavy on art and music in our casa. I am trying to find BALANCE. ahhhh....mystical balance. Illusive as the unicorn or bigfoot.
ReplyDeleteI want to read this book - just reading your post tells me that it'll be right up my alley. It can be such a challenge to keep things simple when our kids' peers and the media and everyone around us is going faster and faster and getting busier and busier. They are young for such a short time...I know it's such a cliche but true enough.
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