Posted by Cindy W on April 15, 2000, at 10:36:16
In reply to Re: a different kind of hoarding..., posted by KarenB on April 14, 2000, at 10:30:49
> You guys,
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> I have been accused of having the opposite problem - I LOVE to get rid of things. It's fun to decide who may have use of whatever it is and give it away. If I am not wearing an item of clothing on a regular basis, IT'S OUTTA HERE! Fortunately for my family, I don't get crazy with anyone else's things, just my own and the things I am responsible for. It's great. There is a lot to be said for minimalism. The more "stuff" you have, as far as I am concerned, the more it is a liability. Harder to move if you want to, that sort of thing. Geez, I even threw away my high school yearbook several years back. It only brought back bad memories (drug use, drinking, getting in trouble, unhealthy relationships) so out it went. I'm glad I did it.
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> I do keep photographs forever, though and every single craft or drawing my children have done.
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> In late '93, we sold everything we owned and took off for the Philippines, where we started a Christian leadership school for Filipino adults. We were there for five years. Owning nothing but our clothes was the best feeling I have ever had. What freedom!
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> Anybody relate to this or am I the weird one?
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> KarenKaren, sounds like a wonderful way to be! I'm very envious. Would you please come to my home and throw things away? 8) Best wishes!
poster:Cindy W
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