What a crooked, scraggly pine tree taught me about living simply and finding joy.
I’m thrilled to be over at No Sidebar today sharing a message that I keep learning over and over. Teaser below…!
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The other day as I drove by, something sparkly caught my eye. That scraggly pine tree was proudly wearing a dozen glass Christmas ornaments. Red and gold and entirely unexpected.
I love to wonder who thought to decorate that stray pine tree. I like to imagine a mom like me grabbing an extra box of ornaments, piling her kids into the van, and driving to this tired tree, ready to wrap it in some sparkle.
Because why not?
It’s whimsy.
They had time for it, and it’s beautiful.
I’d be so grateful if you’d follow me over to No Sidebar!
You are a great example to me of living simply and living fully! It DOES take energy and time to create memories with our kids, to organize and get rid of stuff and distractions–but it’s worth it.
Beautiful piece, Erica, and so true what you wrote about simple living. I aspire to it myself but do not always achieve it.
yup undoubtfully
living simple is good