Less is More

My last post I was begging the journey of simplifying our lives and bringing order and peace back into our home.

This has been a very enlightening experience for me and I have learned a few things about life during this process.

In the back of my mind I thought by keeping all of my loved ones things, that I was able to keep pieces of them.

In a way that’s true, but it’s a burden when you save everything that was theirs. Now I realize they didn’t expect me to hang on to everything, or anything, because things don’t matter only life matters and if it doesn’t bring you peace or comfort or joy then let it go. I was afraid it would mean I didn’t love them if I didn’t keep everything.

When I realized this, I knew how silly this sounded.

It’s been a few weeks now and the garage has been cleaned out, I’m pleased to say we are finally getting a washer/dryer installed! No more trips to the washateria!

The house is really clean now, I got rid of so much stuff and I really didn’t have to hard a time giving up stuff.

Now that the majority of things are gone from our past, we feel so much lighter, my husband is happier, and I can tell he’s not so burdened. We invested in a roomba vacuum cleaner, our dog, Bruce, thinks it’s his new home toy companion! It’s hilarious to watch, in fact I have to put him outside when it’s on or he won’t allow it to do its job!

I found the more stuff I get rid of, the more stuff I find I really don’t need and I want to get rid of more.

The “Less is More” equation. If I keep this up, soon my house will be bare haha! Just kidding!

Anyway, I hope this helps anyone who has struggled with clutter or hording .

Believe me, you really do feel a relief from the chaos and less anxiety also I’m not ashamed or self conscious about anyone stopping by anymore!

I still have some minor things left but they are being finished now.

Im able to concentrate on my arts and crafts now and I’ve got some

scathingly brilliant ideas!

Ta Ta for Now!