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I remember one Summer I was on a walk around our neighborhood in Plano. I was having a chat with a lovely neighbor who was boasting about the ceiling height on her block, every house had a certain height whereas the next block the homes had a ceiling that were two foot lower. She was furious, disgusted and in shock that anyone would move into a house that did not have a certain ceiling height.
I imagine her house had a beautiful airy space that was perfect for living, entertaining or working from home. The houses that were not up to par according to her standards.
But you know what . . .
I think it’s time we push back a little.
I remember a friend who was being judged for the fridge full of fresh oyster flown in, pounds of organic local butter, free range steaks that filled every inch of leftover space . . and guess what? She was being judged. Judged by how much money she had to spend on a grocery list like that. But what she also had was a home less than 1200 sq ft, a car that was 30 years old with a few parts duct taped on, no Netflix, no devices for every child. Just happy children with the most extraordinarily quality food.
If they’re going to judge your house or your lifestyle. be sure to let them know how.
Tell them to judge according to the happy feet that ran in from the backyard garden.
Tell them to judge according the length of the train tracks built on the floor around the living room that bring joy to children.
Tell them to judge the number of herb pieces that fell onto the kitchen tile as we dehydrated them.
Tell them to judge the coffee beans, coffee grounds and coffee stains that are left in the coffee bar each day which bring so much zest and life to all who belly up to this said coffee bar.
Tell them to judge by the little fingerprints, over windows and doors and walls.
Tell them to count the books in tons of stacks all over the house that fill minds and imaginations.
Tell them to count the jars that line the window sill of propagated herbs and sweet potato slips that provide medicinal benefits and nourishment.
Tell them to count the pieces of dog hair that fly off the dog onto the floor (aka dog glitter).
Tell them to hear the laughter, the Cuban music blasting and the deep conversations.
Contented hearts.
If they’re going to judge your house, you better make sure you set the standard, be sure to let them know exactly how.
