Friday, September 15, 2006

How to Think About Housework

Don't think: I just cleaned that.
•Think: Good thing I'll be cleaning that soon.

Don't think: I have to clean up after these messy people.
•Think: It's a blessing to live in a clean and tidy house.

Don't think: It takes too much energy to do that.
•Think: I'm exercising. This is good for my body.

Works for me!
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11 comments:

  1. Anonymous12:16 AM, September 16, 2006

    Oh so true. It's all about attitude !

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  2. Anonymous3:40 AM, September 16, 2006

    I've always like the Steiner attitude to work and life which doesn't think of housework as cleaning up a previous mess so much as clearing a space to allow something new and creative to happen in the peaceful space that has been made.

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  3. Anonymous5:04 PM, September 16, 2006

    I agree. Yesterday my son dropped a bottle of bright blue paint on the kitchen floor. The pastic broke in two. I just worked in small, but quick areas, and soon it was all cleaned up. I was thankful it was washable paint, and I'm sure my son was thankful I didn't get angry. Lynn

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  4. Anonymous6:06 PM, September 16, 2006

    Unrelated questions:

    In your chili recipe, does it really call for 1/2 cup of chili powder?

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  5. Heather Anne8:29 PM, September 16, 2006

    It really is a case of putting off the old attitudes and choosing to put on a new perspective - the task reamins the same, but there is joy in the doing! Thanks for this reminder! Last night our famiy watched a movie 'The Trial of Old Drum' A few of the 50's style dresses made me think of your lovely red dotted apron dress! Fun!

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  6. Anna9:17 PM, September 16, 2006

    Yes, to the chili powder. Mine is not very hot, and that's what I use. I'm sure you can cut back on it and still have a good pot of chili.

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  7. Shari6:03 PM, September 19, 2006

    i need to memorize this, and keep it as my mantra. :):)
    God has been convicting me about creating a better attitude inside my heart, about cleaning and cooking. thank you for the much needed advice.

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  8. Shari9:01 PM, September 19, 2006

    i blogged your post,
    so i could keep it close.
    :):)

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  9. Cherish the Home12:20 PM, September 22, 2006

    This was so excellent Anna that I had to post it on my blog. Of course I credited and linked back to you. (o:

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  10. Mimi9:50 PM, November 28, 2006

    What great ways to think about cleaning.

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  11. Anonymous7:26 AM, May 31, 2008

    Anna, I just discovered your blog and have been browsing your archives (while pumping milk =). You have encouraged me a lot! I am a mom of six, 15y. to 5mos. , in a new unfinished house, with 2 months of sickness behind us, I am "a bit" overwhelmed and constantly behind (although I used to known as very organized person, LOL). So, thank you for your posts. I will keep on checking your blog from now on.
    Natalija in Serbia
    http://sarahsdaughter.lifewithchrist.org

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