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9/11/2018

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..that Human beings can only truly cherish a limited number of things at one time.

Marie Kondo


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I like this fact - it's like a relief to know this!

And I think that I do cherish the things that are left more.

Loving it.
16 Comments
Julia
9/11/2018 03:58:26 pm

What a truly incredible step that is, to come to that realization!...especially in our consumer culture of “More is better.” Freda...you are leading the way for all of us who check in with you daily!

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Freda
10/11/2018 01:59:53 pm

I'm just so impressed that someone as young as Marie Kondo knew this at a far earlier age than I did!

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Susan
9/11/2018 11:38:22 pm

What a useful thought. Thanks for passing it on, Freda.

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Freda
10/11/2018 02:00:34 pm

Glad you find it helpful too Susan.

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Lucille link
10/11/2018 12:40:05 am

I'm having a hard time not with whether to get rid of certain things but how to get rid of them and experiencing a new level of exhaustion with that wall. But the intention is still there.

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Julia
10/11/2018 04:18:05 am

What holds you back lucille? Is it lack of a helper? Or lack of a place to take things in your area? The stuff itself can be very exhausting for sure!

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Freda
10/11/2018 02:05:01 pm

We need to know a bit more Lucille!

Freda
10/11/2018 02:04:12 pm

My favourite is donating. It's win/win. 'That Wall' sounds a bit like my shed. Have you a plan? And can you break it down into baby steps, and take the next step?

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Lotta link
10/11/2018 01:52:21 am

It allows us to be more present with what is left doesn't it? Instead of subconsciously blocking it out because it is too overwhelming. I've noticed that I'm much more aware of the shapes and textures of the things I have around me now and they have more of a presence. As if they can breathe out now... and so can I!

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Freda
10/11/2018 02:05:52 pm

I do agree!

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cath
10/11/2018 11:05:48 am

While I wholeheartedly agree, one category remains that gets out of control too easily. I love books and reading, have collected a lot, now patiently waiting for their turn to be read by me, their very slow reader. Have also done some serious weeding and what is still there sparks joy and thus is allowed to stay for now.

It is magazines and newsletters I simply can't keep up with anymore. I unsubscribed quite a few already. It doesn't seem to make a difference in the ( also virtual) stack accumulating over a month.
So I unsubscribed some more.

This afternoon I have been - won't even try to start counting the times I did so before- sorting and weeding magazines and newsletters again, and let's not forget copies of articles I receive or collected over the years. And I caught myself thinking: this is the last time I want to do this. I will do it thoroughly, don't mind taking the time for it, but it has to be the last time.

Help! How do you handle this category?

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Julia
10/11/2018 11:47:29 am

One must simply be ruthless, Cath...there is no other way with this kind of problem! Close your eyes tightly and just do it...:-)

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Freda
10/11/2018 02:13:09 pm

Sometimes a bit of ruth is necessary, I agree.

Lotta link
10/11/2018 12:59:49 pm

Hi Cath, I'm with Julia on a bit of ruthlessness for this... It can feel scary at first but is remarkably refreshing! I would be tempted to unsubscribe to everything and see if there's anything you miss... you can always subscribe again. And as for the ones you already have, if this entire category disappeared for some reason overnight, what would you wish you could have saved? Sometimes I find it easier to assume I will be letting it all go and then just pick a few things to keep, rather than trying to work out what to let go of... Good luck! :-)

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Freda
10/11/2018 02:14:39 pm

Lotta I answered Cath before I read this - we are clearly on the same wavelength!

Freda
10/11/2018 02:12:08 pm

.Take the pressure off by unsubscribing to them all for a while. Then after a few months you can re-subscribe to the ones you miss (if any).....? It sounds as if you perhaps have enough reading material already!

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