"When worry manages to work its way into my life, I’ve learned to clean away my troubles or put a polish on my let-go by mopping my floor or hanging high my laundry. For some reason, the utilitarian act of being on my knees or hanging garments on a line changes my brain chemistry. I become a better problems solver. I remember to step back." MaryJane Butters
Have I mentioned lately how much I adore MaryJane Farmgirl? She says it just right. My ‘let-go’ has been in need of polishing as have my floors and woodwork so I have spent the past several days tackling all of the above as well as a few closets and pantries. My brain is decluttering along with the corners of my house.
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I do so love to hang out laundry! Yes, my neighbors think I am crazy, but it takes me away to a peaceful place…something very contemplative in the little things.
Isn’t it amazing how just taking care of the little things we’re supposed to be taking care of helps us take care of the rest of the things we’re supposed to be taking care of? Time to clear some cobwebs over here too!
Incidentally, my Father-In-Law cut some lilac blooms from one of his bushes for me today – the smell of them in the house really inspires me to do some spring cleaning!!
Thank you for this quote! I’m so impressed by MaryJane- I had no idea who she was until I read a great article on her in More magazine- I loved reading about how she got her start, and her whole philosophy- what an inspiring woman.