Ever consider it? Maybe not to the extreme, but in practice and/or theory? When my sister passed, she was really into it. No random “stuff”, but what she owned was top notch. She was well off and spent her money on experiences. Lunch conversation about a space shuttle launch turned into “well, we can make it if we leave now” and an 8 hour road trip kinda stuff.
The past several years the Mrs. and I have been on a whirlwind getting rid of stuff and fluff. And boy does it feel good. We both hate clutter. Knick knacks, collectibles, hand me downs, blah, blah, blah….Clothes took the first hit, kitchen, toys, furniture, and so on. TOOLS!! Good grief, fishing rods, hunting crap, firearms I didn’t really need. The stuff that parents insist you “need” Camping crap yadda, yadda, yadda… Its quite an addictive process, but in our minds clutter=chaos. I’d rather have one of something “good” than a box of “average”.
Best thing is cleaning and organizing the house is so much easier when there’s less to clean and organize.
What’s your take?
The past several years the Mrs. and I have been on a whirlwind getting rid of stuff and fluff. And boy does it feel good. We both hate clutter. Knick knacks, collectibles, hand me downs, blah, blah, blah….Clothes took the first hit, kitchen, toys, furniture, and so on. TOOLS!! Good grief, fishing rods, hunting crap, firearms I didn’t really need. The stuff that parents insist you “need” Camping crap yadda, yadda, yadda… Its quite an addictive process, but in our minds clutter=chaos. I’d rather have one of something “good” than a box of “average”.
Best thing is cleaning and organizing the house is so much easier when there’s less to clean and organize.
What’s your take?