I did simply my life when I got cancer. I had already simplified once I moved to europe with onoy 2 suitcases and an antique table that was on the container. Why of all things a table?

It was my grandfathers and I wanted a unique piece in an ultra modern house. I had a laptop slung over my body claiming to be my onboard purse and the love of my life waiting at the end of my 8 hour fight.

Dutch keep it simple. I was moving into a house that had everything in simple form. My kitchen was mistaked for a pantry, my toilet is in a closet, called the water closet-WC. I have the luxury of a bath tub when many only have showers. My bath is also home to my washer, and later a dryer, which is also a luxury by Dutch standards.

Keep it simple stupid, the beauty and relaxation of hanging your wash and talking to your neighbors has fallen from the wayside. My hubby calls it the slippery slope when you don't know your neighbors.

Tips: to simplify your life,

www.feelgoodies.nl 52 ways to simplify your life cards 11.95 euros.

Reduce stress, do some yoga,

work at home

greet every day as a new beginning- breath in and breath out quote from Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seatle.

try to be carefree gives you room to grow

clean up and stay organized gives you rest- take 2 days to cook for thanksgiving and not knock yourself out in one day.,

simple cooking, find some soul cooking, pea soup is a dutch speciality

turn off the stimulation of tv and play a board game or do a puzzle,

Say NO write a things not to do list, and let it go.  For those with cancer, use your cancer card when necessary, the cancer card is to say no to unnecessary functions.