I've been working to simplify my life massively over the last few years - I went from a lifetime of being a packrat to now really only-keep-it-if-I-need-it attitude. It was a hard change at first but I'm much happier now. I have a curio with my zuni fetishes and skulls in it and many bookcases - really those three things are the only things I collect, everything else was ruthlessly trimmed
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That idea is STUPENDOUS! Sadly, it's not one I can facilitate, as most of my donatables are either large stuffed animals, or clothing. However, I am going to keep it in mind when/if I get to smaller things. Specifically, the basement zone- where a lot of the smaller items reside.
I agree- it IS hard to change at first... but since returning I seem to be more likely to say "get rid of it" then "maybe not". In fact, my "relapse" mode only got me to save ONE t-shirt. From a stock pile of them. So I'm looking optimistic! In fact, I now have a change in decor in my room to include my 2 drums on my wall. The change is welcome too- as some of the old stuff was long overdue for recycling. <3
Going to Asia brought be the same attitude toward stuff. Now, I only really find myself hoarding things meaningful to me like artwork and souvenirs from my travels.
SAME! It's a nice change of attitude, and considering I am also an artist- it gives me more fulfillment and accomplishment to create something form scratch that is far more attuned to the things and concepts I like. I'm going into massive mask-making mode after this, I just know it!
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Sadly, it's not one I can facilitate, as most of my donatables are either large stuffed animals, or clothing. However, I am going to keep it in mind when/if I get to smaller things. Specifically, the basement zone- where a lot of the smaller items reside.
I agree- it IS hard to change at first... but since returning I seem to be more likely to say "get rid of it" then "maybe not". In fact, my "relapse" mode only got me to save ONE t-shirt. From a stock pile of them. So I'm looking optimistic!
In fact, I now have a change in decor in my room to include my 2 drums on my wall. The change is welcome too- as some of the old stuff was long overdue for recycling. <3
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It's a nice change of attitude, and considering I am also an artist- it gives me more fulfillment and accomplishment to create something form scratch that is far more attuned to the things and concepts I like.
I'm going into massive mask-making mode after this, I just know it!
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