Did You Say Shopping Fast???

Yep! It's a shopping fast for me! Six weeks off from buying anything home decor related! At first, when I got the idea to do this, I started to get a little anxious about it. I mean, 6 weeks is a long time for me! But I'm feeling good about it now, and actually, a bit excited! Pretty sure my husband heard Heavenly Angels singing "Hallelujah" when he found out what I was doing and was thinking, "Thank goodness, no more boxes showing up at the door every other day!"

A while ago, when my husband and I were driving home from vacation, we were listening to Dave Ramsy. (If you haven't heard of him, check him out here). He was giving financial advice and it got us motivated again to really crack down on our debt, specifically school loans! And let me tell you, we have a lot!!! For those of you who don't know, my husband Jonas is a physician. You wouldn't believe how expensive medical school is! We are hoping to get all of our school loans paid off early which will not be an easy task. It will require discipline, proper money management, and drive. So I thought I should probably get started and a shopping fast will help me refocus on our goal.

I love social media. I should say "some" social media. I hate Facebook, too much drama, but Instagram is awesome! The whole home decor community is just amazing! The girls I have met on there are so supportive, kind, and genuine. I love having a place to share my passion with people who understand why my books are turned backwards on the shelf! Haha! That being said, it can be difficult to not get caught up in comparing, the latest trends, and the newest decor. I mean, who doesn't want a dough bowl or a barn door? But honestly, do I really need them? Are they going to make me a better person? Will they increase my personal value? Some might disagree with me but probably most of us would say no. We live in a world of consumerism. Obviously, that can be a good thing but it can also be taken overboard. The old cliche' "Keeping up with the Jones' " is a real thing. I've seen so many people "have" to have the best of everything even though they are up to their eyeballs in debt! We get in this mode of having to have what we want and have it now! I needed to take a breather to keep my hobby just that, a hobby and not an addiction. To reevaluate what life is all about, God, family, and people, not stuff. 

So I wanted to take a while to sit back, chill, and enjoy my life just how it is. The latest throw pillow can wait. God is calling me to be content with what I have at this moment in my life! To dwell in His presence and have the peace that only He gives.

After starting this fast, I have come across a sermon that is right on. You can listen here if you're interested. 

Now who wants to join me???