Minimalism – anitaelise piano studio

Silence

There used to be a silence an aloneness that went away. I’d look back in longing at those wonderful days. Then it was messaging and junk mail that clogged the mind with a sense of ‘too busy’ even when there was enough time. So it was unsubscribe and delete and let’s talk on the phoneContinue reading “Silence”

The Keeper

Do you live with a keeper – a keeper of thingswho won’t let go of old stuff, miss the joy that this brings.Or have you raised a child who keeps toys on the floorthat you pick up and tidy – then go out and buy more. So much to clean and so much to dustmoreContinue reading “The Keeper”

Minimalism – the way I want to go.

It brings me such joy to have less stuff, To have less storage and feel it’s enough. To have time to go out, feel the wind in my face, And come home and sit in my favorite place. To not have to struggle when the maid is on leave, ‘Cos cleaning is much quicker thanContinue reading “Minimalism – the way I want to go.”

I search

I search for the empty that lets me embrace The busy that fills me with joy. I listen for spaces For rests that give meaning, To music that plays to the mood that I’m feeling. I clear out the clutter, the stuff I don’t need That makes my home harder to run. Cos it’sContinue reading “I search”