My Sister-in-law, Cathie, (who once lived in George) shared the following unique signage information of that state: In busy east Marietta, Georgia there was (and probably still is) a traffic sign with the message “GIVE GAP – TAKE GAP.” Drivers traveling east on this road are expected to leave a gap (Appalachian Speak) between themselves …
I know you probably thought we had addressed this topic enough, however, as my friend and I were discussing this series of articles on decluttering, she mentioned the challenge of mental clutter that most of us have as well. That definitely resonated with me, so moving forward…. Mental clutter is when the mind has too …
I can hear you saying so there’s a Part IV too? Here’s the deal–as I got into this topic, it became clear this is quite complex with many layers–now onto the “why”. While we might want to get out from under the mountain of things we have, while having all the best intentions of simplifying …
Set Yourself Free (Part IV) Why We Have Too Much Stuff Read More »
“Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.” — Gail Sheehy Our “stuff” can give us a false sense of security at times which can make it a significant challenge to move forward toward clearing out and simplifying our lives. Getting clutter cleared out is just the first step in a lifelong journey. Like most healthy …
Set Yourself Free (Part III) Declutter Your Way to More Inner Peace Read More »
In short, it’s about the emotional attachment we have given our “stuff”. I must admit, one item I was sent while we lived in Columbus, Mississippi, was an Amish rocking chair in a refrigerator box by my Father. Yup–I’m attached and it will be with me for life. (smile) While we may have those kind …
