Hi, I’m margaret matheny.
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here. My hope is for this to be a comforting, inspiring and safe place for you and me as we journey towards a simpler, more intentional life.
In this space, honesty is a top priority. For that reason, I need to start here:
I haven’t always desired to live a slow and simple life. At 21, I married my husband, a professional baseball player, we moved away from home and my purpose in life was to live a happy one…with everything I ever needed.
I chased and chased and chased.
I wanted more, I wanted better, I wanted what “she” had. I thought that’s what living the good life entailed. But all of that, what I thought I wanted, was withheld from me. Much to my surprise, that’s exactly what I needed.
At 25 years old, I was sick, learning to parent, losing hair, weak, angry, depressed, my marriage was suffering, and my luster for life was vacant. As painful as that chapter was, I believe it was an essential part of my story. It’s what finally brought me to my knees.
With gratitude, I’m moving forward, focusing on living in the present because it’s in those moments, the moments void of excess, stress, and distractions, that life is found. Boundaries have been set, habits made and I’m telling you, that electric, life-giving joy lives in me again. Joy that was lost as I frantically searched for happiness in worldly and selfish desires.
What you’ll find here: Simple and slow living inspiration, how-to’s, wellness tips and favorites, personal stories, failures, a bit of humor and plenty of encouragement.
Join me in my pursuit of intentional and simple living.
A bit about me: I like forgetting where my phone is, my home gets messy, and I love to look at people’s eyes when they smile, that’s where you see the joy. My neighbors probably think I’m the town’s crazy lady and that my children need a leash…honestly, I take it as a compliment. I dream about cows, hosting dinners, and fairy-like dresses. To put it simply, I’m trying my best to live a life full of beauty, hard work, laughter, simplicity, forgiveness, and contentment.
Follow me on Instagram…if you want
Again with the transparency thing…I don’t show up daily on Instagram, I show up when it works. I refuse to let social media rule me, I’ve been there and never want to go back. But I’ve also seen the beautiful and inspiring sides too. My goal on the app is to add encouragement, healthy challenges, a healthy dose of real life and even fresh mindsets to your feed. I don’t check my numbers, I just share lessons I’ve learned in hopes to support you as you walk through your own journey towards living simply, intentionally and well.