A gentle reflection on what truly matters:
Have you ever looked around your home, your calendar, or your life and asked: Why do I feel weighed down? We live in a culture that praises accumulation—more clothes, more gadgets, more hustle. But often, more stuff means more clutter, more stress, and less of what your soul actually craves.
What if we flipped the script? What if “success” looked like fewer possessions and more plane tickets, more dinners with loved ones, more spontaneous adventures, and more peace in your everyday routine?
Take a Moment to Reflect
Here are a few questions to help you pause and take inventory of what’s truly driving your day-to-day:
- When was the last time I felt most alive? What was I doing, and who was I with?
- Are there items I keep buying or holding onto to fill a void or prove something?
- Do I spend more time organizing and managing my stuff than I do investing in relationships or memories?
- Am I prioritizing where I feel called to live, explore, or grow—or am I staying stuck for comfort’s sake?
- If someone reviewed my bank statement, what would they say I value most?
Sometimes, the stuff we think serves us is actually steering us.
Minimalism isn’t about deprivation—it’s about freedom.
Freedom to live where your heart longs to go.
Freedom to spend your money on plane tickets instead of more storage bins.
Freedom to say yes to dinners with friends, sunrise hikes, and slow mornings instead of chasing the next upgrade.
Is There an Idol Hiding in Your Life?
It’s worth asking—do material things have a grip on your heart?
Whether it’s the latest trends, a dream house, or even a curated Instagram aesthetic—if it’s taking up more mental space than your relationships or your purpose, it might be time to surrender it.
Idols often look good on the outside. They seem harmless. But they promise what only real life, deep connection, and the presence of Jesus can truly offer: joy, belonging, and fulfillment.
Reimagine a Life of Value
Imagine your life with…
- A wardrobe that fits in a suitcase, but a passport filled with stories.
- A home that’s simple, but a heart that’s full.
- A calendar not crammed with obligations, but colored with meaningful moments.
- A body that is healthy, no aches, and ready to serve the Lord
Spend on what matters.
Your hard-earned money has power—choose to use it on memories instead of merchandise. Invest in people, not piles. Invest in experiences, not excess.
Ready to re-center your life around what matters most?
Start with a single question:
What would it look like to live with less stuff, but more life?
With love,
Cosette
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