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This October, we will move through the house week by week, rethinking our attitude and approach in each area, while also tackling the actual space.

My goal for October is to initiate tangible and meaningful baby-step organization tasks that will truly make a difference in your home. Sign up at simplyconvivial.com/october to get each checklist and the chance to enter the giveaways. Subscribe to my YouTube channel, Simplified Organization Podcast, and Simply Convivial Podcast for more insights. Tell your friends about Organize October so they don't miss out either!

Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
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True Friendship and Homemaking: Insights from Anne of Green Gables
Mystie Winckler, Karen Head, Adelaide Garner, and Kate Myers discuss the true essence of friendship, using examples from C.S. Lewis and 'Anne of Green Gables.' They explore how intellectual alignment and shared ideals form deeper connections. Discover practical steps for homemakers to cultivate meaningful, long-lasting friendships. The episode offers insight into balancing close-knit relationships, differentiating between mere companionship and genuine friendship, and the importance of navigating female friendship dynamics gracefully.

00:00 Introduction to Friendship and Society's Challenges
00:38 Welcome to Simplified Organization Podcast
01:25 Exploring Feminine Struggles in Friendships
01:56 Types of Friendships and Their Dynamics
02:50 The Role of Ideals in Friendships
03:49 The Pitfalls of Seeking Friendship for Its Own Sake
06:09 The Influence of Literature on Friendship Perceptions
08:40 The Evolution of Anne and Diana's Friendship
12:40 The Impact of Friendship on Personal Growth
17:42 Concluding Thoughts on Friendship
18:58 Preview of the Final Part of the Conversation

Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
https://www.simplifiedorganization.com

🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore:
https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Help your friends talk homemaking: https://simplifiedorganization.com

Unpacking Friendship: Insights from C.S. Lewis's 'The Four Loves' – Part 2

In this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast, Mystie Winckler and her guests, Karen Head, Adelaide Garner, and Kate Myers, delve deeper into the concept of friendship as depicted in C. S. Lewis's book, 'The Four Loves.' They explore the distinction between true friendships and general acquaintances, discussing the unique spiritual depth and co-laboring nature of genuine friendships.

The conversation touches on potential pitfalls of friendship and compares them to family and marital relationships, incorporating personal anecdotes and interpretations of Lewis's views. They conclude by emphasizing the importance of intellectual stimulation and mutual support in friendships, paving the way for a more profound connection.

00:00 Introduction to Deep Friendships
00:44 Welcome to the Simplified Organization Podcast
01:19 Exploring C.S. Lewis's Views on Friendship
02:12 Debating the Elevation of Friendship
03:49 C.S. Lewis's Life and Friendships
05:08 The Role of Friendship in Personal Growth
07:53 Friendship vs. Comradeship
10:26 The Exclusivity and Depth of True Friendship
17:08 Friendship as a Source of Support and Perspective
18:52 Conclusion and Next Steps

Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!

📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
https://www.simplifiedorganization.com

🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore:
https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm