For me, the secret for a happy, effortless and fulfilling life is very simple.
Simplify as much as you can. Find all the possible ways to do more of what you love, and less of what you don't love.
That's it.
Monica xoxo
For several years now, since 2009, I have been on a quest to simplify my life.
What I've lerned along the way, after lots of experimentation and trial and error, is that in order to simplify, you have to actually.... simplify.
Reduce quantities. Own less. Do less. Want less. Need less. Uncomplicate the complicated.
That's it.
I have had a great deal of success with this philosophy in my personal life, and I'm always looking for new ways to create more ease, more lightness, more freedom for myself. And ultimately, more peace, JOY and abundance.
There is so much JOY in simplicity, in being able to breathe in a world that holds its breath.
I am on this path, and I couldn't be more excited for that!
You with me?
Monica xoxo
But I always feel a deep desire in my heart for even more freedom, more lightness, more simplicity.
And so, a couple years ago, I decided that my wardrobe was way too full for my taste (after having massively and intentionally reduced its size when I moved back from England a few years ago), and I noticed that in a way or another, I was always tempted by the gorgeous and fancy Italian shops to buy new things- so I decided to stop bringing in new stuff.
I decided deliberately to not follow the route of a shopping ban, of deprivation, but just make use of my intention, and see what happened.
The result? I haven't bought a single piece of clothing or accessory (shoes, bags, jewelry, sunglasses, etc.) in over two years now! And actually, at the end of 2020 I just bought three t-shirts and 5 new panties, and that's it. I haven't felt deprived at all. On the contrary, I felt really free, happy, satisfied, abundant, and that I had conquered myself.
Because of this experience, I now feel more powerful than ever... and I'm still madly in love with my wardrobe! I don't have plans to buy anything new as for now, but of course I'm open to add a few pieces here and there with intention if my heart guides me in that direction.
If you have a problem with constantly buying new clothes or accessories, or would like to move towards a simpler life, and you haven't succeeded with the deprivation method, then try with mindfulness and intention. "Tomorrow is another day, but as for now, I'm not going to buy this because I don't need it, and I desire a tidy and decluttered wardrobe and life".
And see what happens.
Monica xoxo