DON'T ASK THIS: "Will I use it?" ask THIS instead to make decluttering EASIER!
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- Being able to simplify our house QUICKLY is all about asking the right questions! Today we talk about a brain shift we can make with how we look at our stuff, and the main question we should be asking ourself when deciding whether or not to keep stuff.
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Watching this on September 1, 2020... you filmed this just before our current "plague" of corona virus. This is timely for me, because I'm 73 years old and I'm spending most of my time alone in my cluttered house. It's been cluttered for all of the 41 years I have lived here, raised three kids here, outlived my husband here. It filled with things that belonged to people who no longer live here and IT IS TIME for me to free my space to breathe, whether I live another five years or another 25. Thank you for showing me the way.
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Sue, did you get it done? How does it feel?
@@jodyben-david6188 Thanks for asking! Most of the house is much improved - if you don't count the garage and the shed.
I still have several boxes of stuff that I need to attack with no mercy... boxes of DOOM?... but the rooms that I live in are much much airier and better, and it really does feel good!
The most difficult things to make decisions on are old paper documents, and photos. The documents are just slowed by making the decision, "what do I NEED to keep". And I know, everyone says "scan the photos" but even if I do that, I don't want the throw out the originals. They have tangible value to me. I just have to, again, be merciless and find that dividing line that marks what I can release.
Wow that this message happened to come forth right before the corona virus popped into the world as we knew it. WOAH. At first when this amazing tell on how to choose what to keep (so helpful, by the way) was suddenly shifted to a Bible story share, I was kind of confused as to "why?" and I've never heard a bible share so far on the content I've seen on this channel. I almost clicked it off, to be frank, but something told me to hold on a moment and right then it became more apparent as to why it was helpful to me to listen. So amazing on the timing.
I cleared out every bin in my basement after your inspiring video. I paired down and was left with 7 empty bins! It’s so organized!
I read this quote recently..."Decluttering is always about forgiveness." Yes, you have to forgive yourself and anyone else that has contributed to your stuff or your guilt. (That's from a book called "Minimalism Room by Room" by Elizabeth Phillips, I believe.)
Oh that's really good!! ♥️
Fantastic quote!!
That is really good. I could add to it, "CLEANING is always about forgiveness" too...lol...4 kids can make quite a mess. ;) I will try to keep this in mind....grace and mercy fresh every morning.
This is a great quote, I have thought about several times in the last week, and I think it has helped to remotivate me. I have much to forgive myself for!
Thanks for sharing that! I never thought of it that way. My clutter contains a lot of guilt, money I shouldn't have spent on things I didn't need, the result of over buying because if I had some, I wanted more & wasn't satisfied. I now realize that there was a deeper issue that caused me to do these things & so I can be aware of it & do better going forward. I need to forgive myself & move on. You can't cry over spilled milk is an old saying, mine is you can't cry over spent money, just let it go.
Less than 4 minutes into this video, you said exactly what I needed to hear: “Where are you going?” I’ve entered a new season in life, and have been struggling with it. I decided decluttering would be good, but it’s going very slowly. NOW I have your excellent motivation. Thank you!
I tell myself that God works in mysterious ways and maybe he knows someone that needs what I am donating and their only way to afford is to buy below cost at Goodwill etc. So by donating things that are in great shape it was not a bad buy for me rather my acting on a feeling God lead me to as he knew I would enjoy a couple of times and would then donate for the next person he leads to the item. It makes parting with nearly new or new items I bought fun to donate and makes me not feel so guilty for buying the item.
Amen, Ms. SFDk, and think of this too, if you donate to Salvation Army, they give the most to everyone and there is never any fraud......and their things sell for less to those in need and they help stop human trafficking........I am not connected with them, but when I donate there - I feel like I have helped someone for sure........yes, and we can pray over the things that the right person finds the right item........I agree with your idea of not feeling as guilty......lol.
This is so true! I’ve been going through my kids clothing and had bins upon bins to go to a thrift store but my heart just didn’t feel right about donating to a thrift store for some reason. Over the last week the Lord has shown me several Moms who need just what I have! Each one needed a specific size or gender and I was able to separate what they needed and deliver it to them. What a joy! And now I’ve made a new friend through Facebook that I’ll be meeting for coffee this week!
I’m not saying this to get down on thrift stores. I love thrift stores! They’re my weakness! (Which is probably part of why I didn’t want to even go near one to donate my stuff!) It just felt right to give to ladies I care about and can see the impact my giving had on them.
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This reminds me of something I think Chuck Swindoll said years ago that has stuck with me (and its probably not an exact quote) - “keep your backpack light and your tent pegs shallow.”
Ah, love this!!
In every sphere of life the beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord. Even when we declutter our house, it begins with realizing there are more important persuits than collecting stuff (such as having time to study the Word of God!) Thank you for your reminder. The Word of God is a living thing which always goes forth in power when spoken. Thank you.
"I don't need this stuff I used in the past because it doesn't need to go with me into this next season, and it's not going to support me in this next season." Dawn, this resonated with me in such a big way! As I downsize and transition toward moving to a much smaller home in this next season of life this is just what I needed to hear! Thank you! Love listening to you and Diana every Sunday. ❤️🌸
So glad to hear!!
My husband and I moved from a city to an island earlier this year. We haven't moved all our stuff yet and we've downsized quite a bit! Please say a little prayer for us. I like the spiritual content of your videos. My husband and I are Irish Catholics 😊😊
Thought of you when I read Ecclesiastes 3:6 second part, “ A time to keep and a time to throw away” 🤓😍
Taylor Woods : powerful yes!
Ha! I forgot all about that verse. Well stated.
What a beautiful relationship you sisters have. I so enjoy these videos.
I used to ask myself, "If I was moving to Paris, would I take this?" I like your Hawaii analogy! It really works !
I love you two - Dawn is so sweet saying "backwards" and Diana? Lol. "You're doing it wrong!" Just to the point! This is why y'all are so perfect for us on Sunday!!
Nicholette Burris haha I know love it
I love Dawn and her message about decluttering and simplifying our lives. I am brought up in an atheist home and often stay clear of the videos with both the sisters, because I feel there is a hidden agenda. But now I notised that she «warned» us and told us that she would put her pastor-hat on. That was the thing that made me listen throug the whole video without cringing. I think this is authentikly who you are, and that there is no hidden agenda, so thank you for that. I have listened to it twise now, and even thoug I knew I could stop when the pastor-hat came on, I kind of Found it interesting what the pastor had to say too. Thank you for seperating the two just so we dont get scared away
When did we (as a nation apparently) become unable to bear the "horrible burden" of hearing something we don't agree with??? I am a Christian meat eater and I don't have any problem listening to an atheist or a vegan speak on other subjects and include such philosophical side conversations. If you find part of what someone says valuable but disagree on other points why would that bother you so? I just don't get it. Take what you want and disregard the rest, practice maturity.
It is because those who are of a faith other than Christianity are often told we are wrong and not whole until we accept Jesus into our lives. That can be very insulting. It says that other religions are not valid-that they are somehow less than or wicked for not believing in Jesus. I assure you, plenty of the world has religions that are whole and complete. Not having Jesus as part of a religion does not make it wrong. It’s literally not in their belief system. That being said, I never feel preached at by Dawn or her sister. They are very clear about their faith and mission and present it respectfully as their own beliefs.
I was raised in church and have heard the Bible stories multiple times but have never heard about the plagues from that point of view!
Dawn I Love the new way of wording you have the decluttering question too! So far the hardest area of decluttering is my fabric that I make quilts/crafts with. Limited space, need to share with others the things I am not using any longer. Have a great Sunday!
I have a friend with a st unit CRAMMED to ceiling with crafting/sewing supplies! Never had time to do it, nor space as they lived extremely tight quarters and had 7 kids. But it made her feel good to have all that. Still does. It makes up for never being able to actually use it. So she keeps it.
While my aunt has Alzheimer's and is now in a nursing home, I know she would appreciate that we gave all her huge boxes of yarns, Christmas felt kits, fabric, sequins, buttons, etc., to locals in the town in which she was raised. They have promised to ensure that she is remembered as they divide all the supplies among senior clubs, nursing homes, craft guilds, and homebound seniors so that many can benefit from what gave her such joy.
Connie I agree completely. I was raised in the church, too. I never thought about the plagues in this way either
This was such an encouragement to me! Thank you! I love that reminder of how the "Lord's kindness leads us to repentance" ~ I think this truth is also so applicable to raising our children and showing them the goodness of God! ❤
When I retired in 2019 it took me until 2021 to decide to get rid of all my work clothes. That was 70% of my wardrobe. This past year in 2022 I have removed another 10 or 15% of my other clothes. You page/channel here on TH-cam has been such a wonderful blessing. I have also removed at least 80% of household item also. I have moved to store building now!!!! So very thankful to you guys. Thank you.
That is why we love vacaciones and the place where we are staying, it is free of clutter and has just got the necessary to get by.
That makes us super relaxed, no unnecessary stuff around us.
I wish I could love this video a thousand times over. My husband and I were literally just discussing today a beautiful large decorative glass bowl that we received as a gift, years ago. We have a very small home and don't currently have a spot for it but don't want to get rid of it because we really like it and want to see if we can use it in our next home. He told me to put it back in its box... yes we still have the box... and store it in the basement for now, which is already FULL. We have 3 young boys and probably wouldn't use it until we're empty nesters because it would be silly for us to put it in a prominent place before then. Lol. You just convinced me that it's time to let it go because for one, who knows if we'll even have a place for it in our next home and two, it's not a practical piece for us anyway in the stage of life we're in. I could go on with reasons 3, 4 and 5 but I won't. Ciao bowl! ... and everything else like you.
Love this!
It’s fun to see y’all together. I have 2 year old identical twin boys and it’s crazy to imagine them as adults but I pray they have a relationship as close as yours.
Ah that's so cool!! I hope they do, too, we wish everyone had a twin ♥️
"...loving the world back to Him." Wow!
Simple living has been helping me to clear out the chaos in my mind so I don't suffer decision fatigue in my day to day living. It also has allowed me to move into simplify my financial life and cut expenses I didn't realize was out of balance. Thank you for this new perspective to move forward as I move in to the harder areas I still need to get cleared out ♥️
The minimal twins!!! Is so much fun watching you guys!
I've never comment your videos and I'm devouring them since a week or two. I love them and I'm taking action because of it. Thank you for being an inspiration. But also, I love hearing your sister praying for all of us. Amen.
Amen! Thanks to the both of you for sharing Sunday morning words of God with us. The message seems to always hit home for me. May God bless you both.
I love these Sunday morning videos! I have to tell you, Diana, that you pray the most beautiful prayers I have ever heard! Have a blessed week, Dawn and Diana! ❤️❤️
Wow, this can go for inner thoughts and emotions! "What season am I in? Where I am headed in this next year to five years? ...I don't need this stuff that I used in the past, it doesn't need to go with me into this next season." I love it!!!
Love this perspective!!! I've been working decluttering and nothing I've gotten rid of is anything I've missed but I love looking at the simple cabinets where I can find things.
I love that Dawn mentioned unfinished craft projects and unread books! Those two things have been huge sources of clutter (and nagging guilt) for me. One thing that I found was after I purged more than 75% of that stuff that just wasn’t fitting into this season of my life, I actually felt a huge wave of peace and had a little burst of motivation and creativity to finish my oldest son’s baby scrapbook that I had never finished. (And I gave myself permission to just use a 3-ring binder for my younger son, lol!)
My mind was blown when I learned that in BSF about the plagues being in direct relation to their gods! It suddenly made it so amazing!
I appreciate imagining "how will this item bring me into my next chapter?" and also perhaps asking, "will this ultimately bring me relief to be finally out if my house?"
Great topics, thank you!
This is exactly how I have been decluttering the past few weeks and it is so liberating when making decisions!!! I have 3 huge boxes of really nice stuff I would have struggled to donate before I started decluttering this way. Now in 3 days Woman's Another Chance will pick up those boxes and be able to provide a woman or several women with premium items that I just have never used or rarely used in 10 years! I still have a lot to declutter but I am already feeling more peace within myself and proud of myself for getting this far so quickly.
One point I will add, is that there are still "layers" of decluttering this way...u just get thru those layers quicker.
We have a financial goal to reach by 2024 and I just ask myself, Do I need this to complete that mission and then I tell myself..If I need this after 2024 & I truly believe in my goal, then I will be able to buy a brand new version of this item or borrow it from someone else if I need it before 2024 or if I rarely use this item....bam...like u said, GAME CHANGER!
I just decluttered my linen cupboard and had everything out of my home within an hour
Way to go!!!
@@TheMinimalMom Dawn I have a question when you did your linen how did you decide on how many sheets and towels you kept I am struggling with that part of the linen
@@TheMinimalMom ...I am just now seeing Kathy's question and I have the same question...how to decide how much linens to keep??
I think this channel may have addressed this with one to two sets of sheets etc per bed and one or two towels per person. This way you have enough but you aren’t storing and taking up space with so much inventory as well as you can not build up a huge amount of laundry which makes it harder to tackle and less manageable.
@@TheMinimalMom I’m thinking I watched a video recently where you showed how many sets of sheets you had per bed and towels per person. If so could you link it for the people asking?
I just thought of something as you were talking about the home schooling stuff; I could pray that the right person will find it so it could bless their family. Given that I regret the day I stopped homeschooling, it's really hard for me to give up some of the supplies that I collected, and my kids are all grown up. It's time for those things to bless someone else's lives. Seriously! But honestly, that's something that a person could do with anything that they just have a really hard time giving up. I know there were times when something would come to my mind that would really help my family and I would go to the second hand store and there it was, like magic. Heavenly Father blesses us like that. But someone else had to give it up so God could bless my family with it.
Yes, love this!!!
I totally understand this. We should all lock arms and go forward!! 💖
Why regret?
"instead of asking could I possibly use it, we should ask 'Where am I going? What season am I in".....perfect. my season right now is homeschooling. I just don't have time for all these projects I was going to do to "save money" that's not the main goal right now. The main goal is making sure my kid doest fall into depression and boredome home alone during Covid, and that I don't tell at her to keep the house clean all day. The house needs to keep itself clean during this season!
I so look forward to watching your videos but especially Sunday mornings! Thank you both for sharing your lives with us and your love for the Lord!
I would never have thought of the "bad" things in life as helping me turn to him. Thank you so much for sharing your understanding of the bible. 💕
I know you caught a little flack about the “religious” aspect of this video, and even though it’s a few years old, I still want to encourage you that it was just delightful to listen to this and then find out that we are sisters in Christ. I love this! And also that you use the platform that God has blessed you with to point back to Him. Well done ♥️
And, of course, endless thanks for the spurring on that you’re giving me as I go through my house room by room. Your inspiration has been invaluable and my entire family is feeling the weight being lifted as we get rid of all this stuff. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
A tip I would add: If you are struggling to give something away, best to do it FAST. People need your clothes or other items while they are still in season or still in good condition. Storing them will not improve them so give them away while they are still good.
Thanks for the perspective . . . "what season am I in?" Time to get rid of some stamping/card making/scrapbooking stuff.
Just thinking how pertinent this video is to this year with Covid, fires, hurricanes, riots, e.t.c. He is softening our hearts.
Just read about how people become hoarders. Sometimes all it takes to go from cluttered to hoarding is an illness, depression spell or inheriting family's belongings. Your strategies help keep people away from that cliff. Thanks, ladies!
After parents have passed away, is often so difficult. A person feels like youo are wanting to keep that parent with you, and keeping their stuff is the closest to that (in your mind). My mother has been gone now for two years. My sister and I were talking about how we are realizing our parents didn't hang onto everything, and I realized that if my Mom were to come in my home, she would not encourage me to keep so much that the house would be totally cluttered. My sister and I have been considering things we have inherited, and are keeping only the things that feel right in our home. And we have memories of our parents. I am saying this here, as I can see how that situation can send a person right over the cliff to hoarding.
Love watching you Dawn your family and your sister! It's so nice to have Christian videos that are encouraging!!
I love this “show”. You three are just overflowing with the joy of the Lord and it fills those of us who watch you and crave more. I do have a question. Has Tom developed a following since he’s been on the show doing things that are relatable to the men of the wives that watch you. I’m sorry didn’t mean to go this far. Be blessed.
February 2nd ? Your message about the plagues was prophetic. Thanks
You both are such a blessing! I love your channel dawn and I’ve always loved twins so to be uplifted by you and your sister every Sunday is double fun for me! The suit case analogy was spot on! My momma and grandma both have me help them let go of their items and we always come to a spot where they get anxiety about the what if I need this. Their learning to let go and trust that if they need it they can easily get it again.
I love this idea!! Gosh the analogy of traveling totally resonated with me! I have been holding onto a bunch of art supplies that were wonderful when I used them but I want to do something different now and they don't serve that desire. So I'm going to put them in a quarantine box and if I don't use them by August (when my kids go back to school) I'll get rid of them. I haven't used them in almost 3 years already. THANK YOU!!!!
Good points! When I declutter my closets and drawers, I say, if I was moving would I take this? If I think I might use it some day, I have three totes in the attic for those. Sometimes, I do and retrive one, mostly, I do not. I label the totes, so it is easy to grab in the future for my yearly yard sale.
I love this tip!
This is awesome!!
Excellent!
Love this tip, too! I have commented to my husband that the only way we will declutter is if we move. But you have made me realize I should declutter by pretending I am moving. There's so much I probably wouldn't want to drag to a new house with me! Thanks for the brilliant thought!
That's the only way that works for me :)
Love this video. So needed the prayer because I
did not go to church today. I am not feeling well and really miss the love of my church family.
You sisters are just the best👭💝
Dawn I love this idea with you & Dianna sharing your faith on Sundays. It's the 1st thing I look for on Sunday mornings.
Dianna, thank you for explaining the meaning behind the plagues.
I have been in church my entire life & today I understand the meaning behind our loving Fathers decision concerning the plagues. Wow!
Thank you both.
Dianna, do you have a TH-cam video?
I loved this video! I ask Alexa to play catholic daily. She reads me the daily readings while I am cooling down from working out. 😇
Oh that's awesome!!
Oh! I need to start doing that!
Ooh I'm going to look that up!
I love your Sunday messages. They are always spot on! Thank you for the goodness you share!🥰
Adding late... but..
We went to Hawaii, my husband and 2 of our kids, we only packed a backpack each.
We were actually questioned at the gate because it was so odd!!
Loved this older video, thank you.
After the steps to decluttering, I wonder what would happen if we just learned to tell our self, "NO"! I've watched several channels where they do a declutter/clean with me type of video. My thoughts are, "Did you not learn through the first cleaning out that you have too much already?" The points you both made were encouraging and constructive especially when small children are involved in purchases needed b/c they grow so fast. Last February 2019 we heard the Lord ask us if we were willing to leave it all behind if we had to do so. Of course we said yes, but I thought it was a question that wouldn't really be required of us to follow through. In March 2019 we felt compelled to go to Tennessee. We moved into a 5th wheel RV and left everything except pieces of kitchenware that would fit (which was minimal to say the least) a few clothes, etc., it doesn't take much to fill up an RV!) In September 2019 the Lord called us to Vermont...another scaling back, not to be difficult, but to teach and train us on many levels of what is coming our way. For this reason, I have seen such a self-centeredness about me that I didn't know was in me. Watching your channel has truly spoken many things to help me line up with what I believe the Lord is teaching me to help me set my focus on Him and realize what is really important: people and ministry. Thank you for your ministry. Gale Flowers
I heard you say in another video to ask "Can I live without this?" and I think that is a great question. I guess another question can be "Will this make my life easier, will it add value to my life or will it just be an added burden?"
This is good!!! This is a great example I can give my husband while we pack for our next vacation!!! Which is next week😊 thanks for this awesome word! love my beautiful sisters in Christ! May the good Lord bless your week! ❤
I often hear "God doesn't give you what you can't handle" and I respectfully disagree with that. I believe God allows us to experience more than we can handle so that we turn Him and rely on His strength and wisdom instead of our own. It breaks my heart to think that God needs to sometimes allow a trial to come because He misses me.
I agree. 💕
1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken hold of you but such as is common to man. But God is faithful; He will not suffer you to be tempted beyond that which ye are able to bear, but with the temptation will also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
He's the God who gets you out of the trial. Not the one who puts you into it.Trials and temptations are everywhere, but for those who seek Him and love Him He makes a way of escape for those that they can get out of it that it won't wholy consume them. Yes that does include seeking Him as a way out. Possibly the only way out. There is not one thing we as humans should be doing without God in it. That goes for me too.
Jen G...LOVE that TRUTH!
I should clarify, I didn't mean to insinuate that this video suggested that God doesn't give you more than you can handle. My comment is meant to be generally on the topic of storms and trials. God has the answer, IS the answer, always. ♡
Yes Megan God is the awnser. Love your comment. And yes God does allow us to experience things so we can turn to him
Good morning and thank you for your Godly insights! May God continue to Bless you all!
Love love love this message. Things I needed to be reminded of...God was preparing your hearts before the pandemic.
I so enjoy Sundays with y’all!
Dawn, I love that you talk with your hands! I do the same thing when I’m passionate about something!
Wow, thank you!!!! The message was amazing and touched my soul!!! I have been sick for several weeks now and just cannot shake it. I don’t have small kids, but I have two younger teens who still deserve a mom. I have been beating myself up, but I am reminded that God is God and He has us in his hands!
I have been working for a couple of years to pair down our home and right now nothing is out of hand. It takes just minutes for us to pick up the house and it has allowed me to actually rest while being sick. I have learned sometimes we get sick bcs we need to rest. We are not God and our bodies can only handle so much. We are supposed to depend on Him and not ourselves!!!
Thank you!!!!
You just spoke to my stash of adult literacy teaching supplies that I haven't used in 3 years and know I won't use for at least 3 more....but I followed your advice about dishes and I love not having a constantly full sink of dishes to do, so I'm guessing I'll love the extra space that will come from cleaning out that teaching cabinet.
This is such a powerful message! Just helped a friend declutter as she downsized & retired. She used the app "Nextdoor" to sell a few things, but also to give away. So many trips to Goodwill, but also other local nonprofits and churches to donate to (clothes for folks looking for employment ,ect)
Seeing decluttering and simplifying in the way you describe has been life-changing and life-giving for us! And I love digging into the history and cultural context around Bible passages. Thank you for this, ladies!
Already have moved rediculous amounts of clothes 4 times. I know I’m going to move out of this apartment at some point, so I am serious about downsizing. Clothes are heavy! And now that we have 2 kids, the stuff has multiplied. Getting way less precious about saving everything.
Looking back on this in 2021, one can't help but think "prophecy" at 9:15. And when she said, this year let's tackle the hard verses! Thanks for your teaching and preaching!
I love that you called out homeschooling moms at the beginning! As a homeschooling mom myself, it's easy to think "oh, this will be great for school" for EVERY SINGLE book and craft supply we own. It's as if I give school stuff an out, or an excuse that it doesn't apply to decluttering rules. And so, of course, the school room becomes the most stressful room in the house. Do you have some homeschooling friends that would make a video with you of their school rooms?
bslopiccolo Erica Lucas is a homeschooling mom and she has several videos on her recent minimalism journey.
@@emleigh1793 Thank you! I'll look her up!
Yes! She totally called me out as a curriculum hoarder! I need to let go and declutter all my "dream" curriculum that I bought, but didn't work for us. It gives me pain to get rid of it, but the guilt and disappointment that comes from seeing it still on my shelf is worse!
@@krosario3322 and you never know if there is a homeschooling parent out there with minimal $ who would just treasure what you have, and use it!
@@gladysanderson1351 Yes! Great idea. I was also watching Erica Lucas on you tube as she was decluttering all her homeschool stuff she over-bought. She felt such guilt about it, so she told herself she bought it for someone else, who will be happy to find it in the Thrift store. I found her site through these comments above. Thanks for your comment:)
Thank you so much for this video. Not only for the advise for getting organized and freeing ourselves from things that weigh us down so much that we don’t enjoy the things that do truly bring us joy. But also for the Bible story and prayer. Thank you so much!
Hi Dawn, I think your videos on decluttering and minimalism are great, and really helpful but was a little surprised that this video segued, unexpectedly, into a dialogue about the Old Testament. Although Diana opened the discussion by saying she was "putting her Pastor's hat on" as someone who lives her life (in common with many) in a thoughtful and caring way without religion, it was uncomfortable to suddenly find myself on the receiving end of a biblical sermon. If there are going to be occasions when your videos about minimalism and religion overlap in a more substantial way other than references to your church group, it may be worth considering whether the video title could indicate that. Thank you.
So I just watched this one - my goodness, your sisters prayer, I love this episode so, so much. I also pulled a ton of wardrobe out and worked it over while binging :) - I have prayed for a resource like this and I’m blessed to have found your ministry - that’s what it is, Sis. Keep up the good work - I’ll pray for you and your family to persist, stay healthy and be blessed.
This is beautiful!!! Thank you both for all that you bring to our days 💙💙
Happy Sunday lovely ladies. Blessing to you both and your families. Thank you for the encouragement.
As a teacher I always find that question in my head because I always feel like I need to keep something for the future just in case but reality is I never use it and it just takes up space! Really learning from you all how easy it can become to move on and let the things go that we truly do not need. So excited to be on this journey! Thank you :)
We moved so many times. Moving stuff location to location should have helped me lighten the loads every time. However, my thoughts were...When we move again I might need this. We have finally bought a home. Now i'm able to release several things. My husband doesn't feel this same way, and thinks now that we are settled we can have more.
Thank you for taking time to speak into my life!! My love and prayers!!
I moved to HI in 2007. Culled my possessions down to two suit cases, and a pet rabbit. Not quite what you are getting at, but I agree!
Thank you both so much for your these videos! I look forward to seeing you both every Sunday! I live in Greece and everything you guys say is so relatable! You make me feel so good after watching your videos! Again my sincerest wishes for a happy and healthy life!
Thank you for your wonderful videos.I saw one yesterday about not needing 20 coffee mugs and I took a load out and threw them away. No more worrying they are all going to fall out when I open the door! It's only a small step, but I really feel it has opened my eyes to how ridiculously stuffed full of unnecessary items my house has become.
And thankyou Diane for your spiritual insight… amen to your prayer
Love your Sunday videos and surprised at the rare negative comments. I'm a great grandmother, not very computer literate, but have been able to figure out that Sunday and the two of you usually means some spiritual uplifting sometime during the video, and wonder why anyone would take the time to object. Keep doing what God has called you to do.
What a great way to look at clutter and the seasons in our lives!
now if you are on the island of Hawaii and you're going up to the telescope, it does snow there so that Park I may come in handy :-) :-)
I am going right now to do it my clothes. My giving place is only open a couple days a week and today is one, so this is perfect. Thank You!
I love how these vids replay from months ago so we can continue to get the benefits from them.
This video really helped today. I went through my son's clothes from last summer. I wanted to keep some items that are size 3T because he never wore them or they're super cute, but he's currently wearing 4T. SO, I asked myself--Where is he going? What season is he going into? 4T for sure! However, along with the "season" of 4T comes learning math, new storybook interests, greater outdoor adventures. It's broader than just the size he's wearing now, which is all exciting stuff. This approach made it easier. Thank you!
I love the Biblical analogies. Thank you. You two are a blessing in so many ways.
I have become a minimalist through your example.
Praise God 🙌. Before ur video, Holy Spirit had taught me the same lesson, I put it on Facebook.
Just because an item was perfect for the previous season, doesn't mean it perfectly fits your blessed Life today.
Your channel is such a blessing to me. Thank you. I love listening to you both. Very encouraging and kind.
Thanks to you I’m making changes. I know it’ll take some time, but I’m doing it. I also love your Sunday videos. Very uplifting!
I love the question, “do I need this where I’m going?”
Thanks for that! Great visual of the trip to Hawaii. 🌿💜🏝
Thank you both for the encouragement to declutter and the Bible lesson and prayer. God Bless!
“The goodness of God leads us to repentance.” ❤️
Thank you for your words of inspiration, not only for the decluttering but for life.Thanks also to your sister for her prayer for all of us.
That is 100% how I pack! 😱 I've been trying to be better and stop packing for "just in case" scenarios, but it is NOT easy. What's helped me the most is packing myself and my toddler in ONE carry- on. It isn't perfect yet, but it is definitely getting better.
I sooooooo needed to hear ALL OF THIS right now as I’ve started my decluttering journey. Definitely the part about baby clothes and being gentle to ourselves. I’ve accumulated was too many 12 month old clothes and my baby Adeline has already started outgrowing them like a month later!
I'm going to share this video! Thanks. The people did see the power of God; the Israelites experienced the first few plagues and so were reminded/made aware of His power too. They'd been living as slaves 400 years afterall! Culturally it was believed gods were regional, recall Pharoah never questioned God existing, just that he didn't know Him. The Israelites likely didn't know God was there in Egypt until the plagues. The trials in our lives always teach us.
I respect and admire both of you! I enjoy your topics. Thanks for all the tips and encouragement.
May I challenge Pastor Diana to pray WITHOUT using the word "just?" I have been trying to leave this word out of my own prayers unless it is about JUSTICE. For me it feels like limiting what God wants to do for us and it limits what we expect from God.
You both are so very helpful. I will keep watching no matter what! JUST wanted to mention thus.
Thanks for everything!
Barbara
I have been getting rid of a lot of stuff, but still have more to go. I just let myself go through everything every few months and each time I realize I am a different person and I get rid of something I never expected to be able to let go of 3-4 months ago. But I have never defined it so clearly as you explain it in this video. There are stuff I don't really want around anymore but I'm not ready to let go of, so I've learned to be gentle with myself as my mind becomes renewed to the person I want to be. Just yesterday I was able to gathet a box of books and remove them from my house, books that 3 months ago I thought I'd read. Now I feel so great and free!
I very much liked this reminder. Going to use it today when decluttering.
Working my way through your videos after coming over here from Clutterbug, never imagining I would also be getting such amazing spiritual food from you, too! Such a balm to my soul! Thank you.
I am really enjoying your videos and currently binge watching them! I am not religious but find it easy to relate the biblical references to my everyday life and like the different perspectives this gives me!
Thank you for being real... showing your faith in practical ways! So needed in this over extended materialistic time we are living in.
You hit the the nail on the head. 😞 Just in case is my word when I’m cleaning 😳. You ladies are amazing. Thank you!
I’m planning to move this year, out of state, so when I’m going through stuff I am asking myself...do I want to move this. Is it something I can replace later if I need to. Plan is to only move 20% of what I own! So far have gotten rid of about half of my stuff!
Wow, way to go Elaine!!
Good progress! I hope that your move goes smoothly and adjusting to your new home, city and state, too! 😊 My husband, Beagley boys and I just moved to a new state, too, last Thursday!
If you ever see this Elaine... how did the move go? Did you manage to only move 20%? I hope you are very happy in your new home. I am in the process of moving to a different part of the uk and have a similar goal. I would love our new home to have a fresh start and a feeling of peace. I am rewatching all of Dawn’s videos to inspire me ☺️ xx