tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post2992247258096268837..comments2023-12-26T10:22:04.630-05:00Comments on Things of My Soul: Spotlessness Can Be Next to ManslaughterPapa Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-46938884906701317992010-10-04T17:18:54.596-04:002010-10-04T17:18:54.596-04:00Amen, Ardis. Thanks for making that point explici...Amen, Ardis. Thanks for making that point explicit - and notice I used the word "spotlessness" instead of "cleanliness". <br /><br />"What I want most in my home is for anyone who comes in to feel welcome." <br /><br />Well said, Patty.Papa Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-91002528001904415262010-10-04T16:52:51.693-04:002010-10-04T16:52:51.693-04:00I'm not much into garnish either, but I have f...I'm not much into garnish either, but I have found that I have more peace and feel that I'm being a better steward over what God has blessed me with when I keep my house tidy. It doesn't have to be spotless or perfect, but there is a real difference in the mood and spirit of our home when things are in disarray. There have been times when cleaning has been moved to the bottom of the Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088835513981961640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-1618651923958953972010-10-04T16:49:53.815-04:002010-10-04T16:49:53.815-04:00And yet for others of us who may be part chameleon...And yet for others of us who may be part chameleon, whose inner life can't help but be affected by our surroundings, some measure of tidiness and control over clutter is essential to spiritual tranquility and emotional control. Not sayin' your house has to be as tidy as mine, but my neatness isn't a character flaw, either.Ardis E. Parshallhttp://www.keepapitchinin.orgnoreply@blogger.com