I have way too much stuff! That has become abundantly (pun intended) apparent as we have completed our move into a smaller home than we have had in the past.
Doug and I have a lovely, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Arlington with a large study and a sunroom, and a huge yard. I still can’t find a place for things in the space we have, and it is unsettling. I am “an accumulator” and so is Doug, so when we combined our belongings in marriage, we ended up with lots of duplication. Consider that “Chef Doug” has more kitchen stuff than everyone on the Food Network combined, and I have an angel collection that rivals heaven, and you come up with “too much!” I’ve decided that this is not emotionally, mentally, or physically healthy, and I am on a roll!
I purchased two of the recent best-selling books by Marie “KonMari” Kondo (The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up and Spark Joy) about finding serenity through tidying up, and am beginning the process of discarding. I find her approach radical and fascinating, and am (mostly) following her recommendations, so far with very satisfying results. Her thoughts about keeping only what “sparks joy” has brought about some wonderful insights, some really funny conversations with friends about underwear, and a lot of getting rid of things that will contribute to the law of circulation.
This will be a long process, as this whole move back to Texas has been, and I am feeling optimistic about it at this point. I’ll get back to you as I tackle more rooms, more stuff, and find places for the things that “spark joy!”