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I am cleaning out my clothes, art room, kitchen, everywhere….selling or getting rid of it all. I am done with ’stuff’. It takes over your life, leaving you with no room to play or grow. I have loaded my car twice now, and will probably go another time to unload all of this stuff at my friend’s house for the yard sale tomorrow. The more I put in yard sale boxes, the more i want to get rid of.

It’s liberating, but also a scary feeling to acknowledge and give into the notion that we are not owned by our things…they don’t define who we are. How many of us could live in a bare house with only the bare necessities of what we need? no unnecessary clothes, accessories, furniture, books, games, movies, etc.

I think i would be okay with most of it….but i sure do love my fun accessories…i basically wear tank tops and jeans/shorts everyday with flip flops, so i live for the earrings, bags, jewelry that spice it up.

It will be interesting to come home tomorrow with my house cleaned out. Right now i’m torn with getting rid of some of my kitchenware….colorful plates, bowls, cups, mugs….but the truth is i dont’ need it. I am in part doing this ‘cleaning house’ thing for extra money, to simplify, but also as a test for myself. How will i feel without all this ’stuff’ to define me?

“It is preoccupation with possession, more than anything else, that prevents men from living freely and nobly.” ~Bertrand Russell