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<\/a>\n“New Day” 8×10 New Oil on canvas<\/p>\n
A friend returning from an extended wilderness trip remarked,
\n\u201cI used one dish. One bowl to clean, & ta-da dishes are done!\u201d
\nWait till my husband finds out we are paring down to one dish each\u201d.<\/p>\n
Experiencing different environments offer us the unique opportunity to re-visit our own spaces with a new perspective.<\/p>\n
Pining the feeling of cottage life?
\nWhat can you mimic in your home environment to enjoy the simpler way of life you discovered on holiday?
\nDid you play family games instead of watching tv?
\nOutdoor evenings spent by a campfire, no electronics in sight?
\nPinpointing why certain elements are more relaxing\/ energizing\/ productive, is key to reproducing them.<\/p>\n
The University of Minnesota studied \u2018links the physical environments of hospitals to health outcomes<\/a>\u2019. We pack our favourite clothes traveling. Less clutter is a reoccurring theme to increased productivity, better sleep, less stress, more cohesive environments. Joshua Becker and family chose to live a minimalist life and wrote bestselling books about it. Visiting dwellings & galleries, I note what invites me in, and what makes me feel like staying. Upon my return, art, studio & home are viewed with fresh discerning eyes. Paintings are re-discovered, necessary purging completed.<\/p>\n A spirit lifted from the reprieve, is replenished with Ahhh\u2026summer holidays. Leaving the comforts of familiar surroundings can revitalize our spirits in surprising ways. For those who work at home, it can offer a reprieve from both work & home demands. It can also be a catalyst for change. … Continue reading
\nDiscoveries like these can be applied to residential and work environments.<\/p>\n
\nDo they fit into one suitcase?
\nFewer clothing selections reduces decision time and results in less laundry.
\nA study suggests we wear 20% of our entire wardrobe.
\nYes, that\u2019s 20%.<\/p>\n
\nApparently, \u2018less stuff\u2019 frees us from more than just dusting.<\/p>\n
\nIn his blog he offers tips on how to sample living with less<\/a>.\u00a0Joshua points to the benefits<\/a> of owning less,\u00a0including a conscious choice of owning higher quality things, and displaying what matters most.<\/a>
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\nNewly evolved “Crimson” 22×28 original oil on canvas.<\/p>\n
\nI may learn by observing the efficiency an artist\u2019s work area during a studio tour.<\/p>\n
\nnew vision.
\nA clutter free studio is prepped for creation,
\npossibility emerges in the sparkling light.
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\nNote: Living simpler can be beneficial to our health and a wise environmental choice.
\nAfter de-cluttering, donating items to those in need, becoming a conscious consumer is empowering.
\nNo longer a slave to media driven dictated way of life, we are free to refine priorities based on our needs & individuality.
\nSimilar to taking control of our nutritional & physical health, it\u2019s liberating.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"