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Grief, glitter, and what we leave behind.
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Hey Reader, I'm not going to lie. It's been a rough few weeks. My father-in-law passed away in August. One of my clients sent me this... Someone said grief is like glitter. It clings to everything. Hides in corners. Slips into your socks. Appears on your fingertips when you’re reaching for a glass of water, or brushing your hair before bed. It settles in places no one else can see. And sometimes, it sparkles. Sometimes, it doesn’t.
There’s no proper timeline for learning how to live with what you miss. Some days you’ll do it gracefully. Other days, you’ll choke on it. That’s still living.
And maybe that’s the kindest thing about grief: it’s evidence that something mattered.
My father-in-law did indeed matter to us. Yesterday, I stood in his closet, organizing and boxing things up. We took his painting supplies to the art studio where he used to paint with other residents at his retirement village. The staff there were so grateful for the donation. My husband quietly said, “It’s sad that my father’s life will be reduced to a few boxes.” I thought about that. He’s right. But as you know, it's never been about the stuff for me. And it never will be. As I help my aging parents, this feels more true every day. Maybe that's why you're here, too. → You want your life to be about more than boxes of stuff. → You want your life to be about people. → And you don’t want to leave your family with the burden of sorting through it all someday, while they’re also trying to grieve. I hope that is what you're thinking. And if you’re ready to make the time you have left in this world mean more than a couple of boxes, hit reply and let’s talk. Amy |
Amy Slenker-Smith, Simply Enough
I help women simplify their homes, habits, and businesses so they can stop managing the chaos and start leading with organization, ease, and follow-through. Join my weekly newsletter packed with tips to simplify your home, business, and life. Sign up here!
Hey Reader, Just a quick reminder that I have a speaking event this Wednesday at 7 pm. It's called "Hope for the Home: Less Stuff, More God." You're invited! 🥳 This one is a little different from what I usually talk about. It's personal. It's about my journey and my faith. It's the belief that what we carry in our home and our calendar says something about what we're carrying in our hearts. And what we make room for. I'll be talking about what happens when life feels too full. Too much stuff....
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