30th April
Living simply is also about not hanging on to things.
I regularly take to charity shops things that we are not using anymore, things that we have in duplicate, things that are taking up space. This could a dress I bought but no longer wear, books I have read and won’t reread, toys the children have outgrown etc. Conversely when I need something, I will check out the charity shops – this often involves patience but in time the saucepan or jacket I need will turn up. And there is always a good supply of books to read.
The house feels more comfortable when it is not cluttered with stuff. And there is less to worry about – be that keeping it clean, finding space to store it etc.
Counting on 2026 …. Day 34
1st May
I am also a member of Green Christian which has one section called Joy in Enough. For me this is – in part – about taking delight in small things. I enjoy having a good coffee in a local friendly cafe. I enjoy the drink – its taste, smell and feel. I enjoy contemplating the view which could be the River Thames, people walking long the path with their children/ pets, birds pecking at crumbs etc. I enjoy contributing to the local economy. Local independent shops, including cafes, only exist if we use them; their staff only have jobs if the business remains profitable.
If it’s on offer, I also choose a vegan option – cake, toast and peanut butter, porridge etc. Plant based options will only be made available if people buy them!
The Green Tau 
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