This year, I came close to getting rid of all my Christmas decorations. I held each piece in my hands and felt how much I’ve changed. Minimalism has become a quiet refuge for me — a way to breathe, to think, to rest. I wasn’t sure I wanted anything extra in my home, anything that might disturb the sense of calm I’ve worked so gently to create.
But then, something shifted in my heart.
Instead of decorating the inside, why not decorate the garden? Just a few ornaments along the bird feeding stations, a few simple touches — nothing overwhelming, nothing loud. And somehow, it feels exactly right. A peaceful home within my walls, and a soft glow just beyond them.
It reminded me that less isn’t about emptiness… it’s about intention. It’s choosing what truly matters, and letting go of what doesn’t. It’s making room for peace, not clutter. It’s discovering that simplicity can still shine — quietly, gently, beautifully.
So this year, my home is calm on the inside and glowing softly on the outside… like a small reminder that even in simplicity, beauty still has a place to stand, and light still knows how to find its way.
“Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16
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