While working in real estate, I saw the 'value' of decluttering all the time. So many times the 'downsizing' became a burden for grieving family members -- or sometimes perfect strangers -- as they sorted through stuff left behind. I recently got my keepsakes down to one small container. I even destroyed all my old journals, Then this morning after I read this article, I pulled the remaining items out and went through them again. It was a much healthier process --- and the things I chose to keep I enjoyed again while also knowing It would be one trip to the trash can for anyone who might have to 'clean up' after me. Thanks for the reminder & tips. Even though our nest is already empty, clutter still collects....thank you for the reminder to keep it clean!
Thank you for sharing, Karen! I saved your original email and have read it several times. It inspires me! I just watched the movie by The Minimalists last night on Netflix and was spurred on even more to continue this downsizing journey. We are currently in the middle of our move...prepping the house to list next month and getting rid of as much stuff as possible. It is liberating. Thank you for your great newsletters. I look forward to them every week.
Once again, I'm totally relating to your mindset. My husband and I have been traveling the country on an epic road trip for the last month (mostly so I could run a couple of races 😁), discussing what should be next for us. We've been planning a move to Costa Rica for some time now, and we've decided we're ready! So we're driving home to Oregon right now to get rid of everything we own and sell our house. I'm looking forward to that feeling of being liberated from our "stuff". This road trip had proven to me that I don't really need many things to enjoy life, because I sure can't fit much into this 1989 4Runner! 🤣 Thanks for the great read!
While working in real estate, I saw the 'value' of decluttering all the time. So many times the 'downsizing' became a burden for grieving family members -- or sometimes perfect strangers -- as they sorted through stuff left behind. I recently got my keepsakes down to one small container. I even destroyed all my old journals, Then this morning after I read this article, I pulled the remaining items out and went through them again. It was a much healthier process --- and the things I chose to keep I enjoyed again while also knowing It would be one trip to the trash can for anyone who might have to 'clean up' after me. Thanks for the reminder & tips. Even though our nest is already empty, clutter still collects....thank you for the reminder to keep it clean!
Starting is the hard part -- maybe because I am a bit lazy!! So your input helped me make a decision to start this week. Thanks 'O Wise One!!!
Thank you for sharing, Karen! I saved your original email and have read it several times. It inspires me! I just watched the movie by The Minimalists last night on Netflix and was spurred on even more to continue this downsizing journey. We are currently in the middle of our move...prepping the house to list next month and getting rid of as much stuff as possible. It is liberating. Thank you for your great newsletters. I look forward to them every week.
Once again, I'm totally relating to your mindset. My husband and I have been traveling the country on an epic road trip for the last month (mostly so I could run a couple of races 😁), discussing what should be next for us. We've been planning a move to Costa Rica for some time now, and we've decided we're ready! So we're driving home to Oregon right now to get rid of everything we own and sell our house. I'm looking forward to that feeling of being liberated from our "stuff". This road trip had proven to me that I don't really need many things to enjoy life, because I sure can't fit much into this 1989 4Runner! 🤣 Thanks for the great read!