Elegance is the art of restraint. I have over the past few years collected and gathered an enormous amount of 'stuff'. A couple years ago I went through a break up and had no where to go. My belongings went into storage. When I began to fill a second storage unit, I knew I had to get rid of some things. Several items I did not want to see go, but that was life at the time and I had to say good-bye. (Like my most favorite pink flower vase that accidentally was left in a microwave I was selling...and the lady wanted it. I made the mistake of leaving it out where it was for sale, and so I sadly watched it walk away. I have yet to find anything like it.)
Freeing myself of belongings was hard, sad, and yet up lifting. It helped me realize how much stuff had accumulated over the years and how much I could live without. Now, as I go through my belongings I make an effort to downsize. There are certain seasonal things that I like to keep. I know there is a rule of thumb which states, "if you haven't worn it for 6 months, get rid of it". Here is where I have a problem with that, I grew up in a state which consists of four seasons. By the time summer comes along, I have not worn my winter things, does that mean they should go? I do try to go through my clothes and get rid of things. I have made my share of trips to Goodwill to drop things off. I have gotten better where I can throw something away or donate it whereas before I would find an excuse to hang on to it.
We all have to begin with our mind. Be in the right mindset to clear cut through the stash of belongings which have piled up in our lives. We often do not realize the amount of 'stuff' that we collect over the years. Go through it, take the time to sort through it and free yourself of it. The weight which will be lifted off your shoulders will be greater than you can imagine.
Be willing to seek a lifestyle where less really is more.
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