live simply

One of the most valuable things that my mom has taught me is to live simply.

I am a person who tends to overthink every situation, especially concerning my relationships with people. I tend to be caught up with the problems that I am having and stressing out how to fix it. She would remind me that my complications really not that big of a deal when looking at the bigger picture. I think this has been so helpful in my frustrations in friendships and in dating.

My mom finds joy in having a few things and finding contentment in those things. My mom owns one set of earrings and has a few sets of outfits that she repeatedly wears. She has a small group of close friends in which she spends time with. It has challenged me to find joy in the people that are around me, the things that I own, and the situation that I’m in; rather than looking towards newer things.

Thank you mom for the things you have taught me.

bye bye until next time ^