Adding by Subtracting...

As we try to focus in on an environmental topic that we are passionate about, we have noticed a common theme in our lives... it begins with adding by subtraction. At first this sounds a bit contradictory; however upon deeper examination of this statement, we realize that it is profoundly inspirational. In our society, we try our best to be everything and do everything in order to be the greatest, most incredible version of ourselves (what we realize is that kyptonite is not the only thing that could kill us... we beg you to consider this :P). Is this practical, let alone healthy???? In our own lives we have realized that it IS most definitely NOT. Doing more, buying more, getting more, and giving more doesn't necessarily lead to being more.

On our quest to do this, we become blinded by the greatness that already exists within us.

When someone asks you what you do... does that really define you? We spend our lives doing doing doing... not being being being... we consider focusing on being as a waste of time. Most would answer without thinking and say yes what we do for a living and what we spend our time doing defines us and to a certain extent it does; however that feeling of defining ourselves by what we do overrides our self-image to the extent that many of us don't even know who we would be if we stripped it all away.

Who would you be? If you were to subtract all of the things you do and the things you have... who would you be?

This sounds like a cliche, but bear with us: When you are near the end of your life, what will characterize your footprint? Is this something you would like to change? If not, good on you... pleeease enlighten us! If there are things you would like to change, what is preventing you from doing so? What barriers are holding you back?

Now consider this: what can you subtract from your life in order to do what you do best, better?

In order to truly beeee better people, what can we lose from our lives? Once we get the courage to make these tough choices, the things that we do well will not only become infinitely better, but will contribute to creating your best footprint. This week we will be focusing on literally and figuratively cleaning out our closets, beginning on this very appropriate day, the first day of spring! Spring cleaning if you will.

I'm me and that's all I have to be,

Chanel and Heather