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Simplicity. My sister and I have been reflecting on simplicity lately. We both seem to have gotten contemplative on where our lives are leading � and if we really want to pursue that direction!

For me � I am 32 years old. I feel like an � old soul� sometimes. I�ve been through a lot in my life. I am so blessed and thankful to be where I am today, with a loving husband and beautiful, precious children. I am able to pursue my dreams and am growing and leaing each year as I continue to strive to be the woman I am destined, and created to be.

As I do this, I can�t help but reflect on my lifestyle and how it has affected me and continues to affect my family and me. As I have done this, I am starting to shift priorities�

When I was younger I dreamed of being popular, busy, active � the one whom everyone would come to ask for help in his or her activities and functions. Today � I long for a week where I don�t have to prepare treats or goodies, one where I can stay home and not run to and fro.

I used to think being a good mom meant being at every party, function, field trip and activity. Now I know that my presence is important and valued. But I am leaing to start prioritizing because with 3 children in our home, I can�t make it all. If I do, I end up grumpy, irritable, and stressed.

I am leaing. I am leaing that simplicity is more meaningful. It brings more memories because you have the time to enjoy things and relish the moment. It brings rest, joy, laughter, and sometimes lessons.

I continue to battle this world that thinks I need to have the latest, greatest things; the world that tells me I need to be the best mom, the most successful businesswoman, and the most passionate wife (all while staying beautiful and thin in the process!) Those demands are impossible! So I strive to simply be the best �me.� I may be really good at some things and lousy at others � but hey � that�s me! I�m leaing to relax my standards upon myself.

I long for a more relaxing household. One where people come to seek out a haven from the world and not get more of the hustle and bustle inside my four walls. Genuine hearts. Honest souls. Forgiveness. That to me is simplicity.

It�s going to be a fight � me against the world � to stop striving so hard to be and have all that I am told I need. But I know in the end the only thing I really need is love�the simplest and purest gift of all.

Dionna Sanchez writes each month for her Ministry for Moms at http://www.EmphasisOnMoms.com - you can find her �It�s the Simple Things� article there as well as other encouragement and warmth for your heart as a mom, wife and individual lady.