Comments on: Less is More

By: rob

rob — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:03:32 +0000

One benefit of the internet is that I can comment on a posting from 2+ years ago.

I got angry at the drivel that was on TV in April, canceled the cable & sold the TV and started getting rid of other crap somewhat by accident.

The curious thing is that I’ve (literally) given away boxes of books, donated 30 years worth of souvenirs and kick-knacks along with tons of other crap (clothes from the 70s, 80s, 90s..) and I don’t miss a single thing. But I *do* love the new space in my house and the reduced effort involved in cleaning and organizing.

After a short break it’s time to take the next pass through and start getting rid of the less obvious (or hidden) useless stuff. Like the infrequently used drawer filled with old paper maps of cities that will be totally different the next time I visit…

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By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:31:10 +0000

@ Alison – I love when my commentors can sum up perfectly in just a few lines what takes me all day to write in my babbling way. I love the cookie analogy!

By: Alison

Alison — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:57:02 +0000

This kind of goes along with your “Wanting” post as well. I think it’s kind of important to pin down exactly what it is you want and figure out the best way to go about getting it – as opposed to accumulating a bunch of things that you think might satisfy that want. You’ll end up with a lot more than you really need. It’s like how if what you are really craving is a cookie, don’t eat 20 other seemingly healthy things in order to rid yourself of that craving. Have a little bit of cookie and be done with it!

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By: Mike in Arizona

Mike in Arizona — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:55:58 +0000

A great book is “It’s all too much” by Peter Walsh (TLC’s Clean Sweep, Oprah, etc). His basic premise is to free yourself of the clutter and that if you have things that are heirlooms or precious they should be displayed and honored; and not buried with junk.

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By: Lu

Lu — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:57:37 +0000

This is so true! I am really working in my own life to “remodel” (lol) and I have recently gotten rid of SO much CRAP – and it feels wonderful.

There is now more room in my home for my children to play, less stuff for me to clean, and I am more comfortable in my home than I have ever been.

I have also recently drank the Dave Ramsey Kool Aid and I am, for the first time in my adult life, really working to get my finances under control. But NOT so I can buy more stuff!

Great post

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By: Toblerone @ Simple Mom

Toblerone @ Simple Mom — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:00:40 +0000

Amen sister! I can’t speak the praises enough about having a decluttered home. So much less stress and more peace.

Stumbled, and I’ll be linking to you in an upcoming post.