Tidying up!

So, I started reading "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing" by Marie Kondo.

When I was little, I was a habitual pack rat: the kind of person who would constantly say "I might need this later" or  "Someone else might be able to use this" or "I could sell this!". I always found a way to make a completely useless object useful. When I cleaned back then, I did it about once a month and it would take a full day to do. I went through all my possessions and through away at least two huge bags of stuff each time. However, I would always keep most things I owned; I just found new ways to organize and store them.

This is how I've never learned to love the things I have and to always feel like I've needed more. Being married, having a child, knowing I can't go beyond my means much, I feel as if a life change is in order. I'm not saying that having things is bad. I'm saying that having things that you don't LOVE is almost pointless. Having things around me that I'm not in love with but only somewhat care about clutters my space and therefore clutters my mind.

I'm not trying to live too simple. Just more simple than I am now.

Hopefully, I can keep up with tidying and using my space (and my belongings) with purpose and love.

She talks about being grateful to each of your possessions: showing love and respect for each thing you use by thanking it. 

Let's all try to be grateful for what we have!

xxx

Beth