~ Denise Linn, Feng Shui for the Soul
Well, if there is one thing I need it is new patterns of behavior. And this de-cluttering is addictive. Yesterday I filled the dread voiture to its little metal rafters with boxes and bags to be dropped off this weekend. I also left some stuff on the curb that I was thrilled to see dematerialize as quickly as I left it. Kitchen counters are on their way to being sparkling and clutter-free. Crockpot, Cuisinart, toaster and extra roasting pans? Goodbye to all of that! Bathroom cabinets are getting closer to minimal after my sister visited yesterday and liberated me of teeth whiteners, sunscreens, serums, scrubs and assorted never-worn makeup products. The kiddo's room is looking more and more like a Montessori classroom, easy to find things and easy to tidy up. And all that plastic garbage handed down from older cousins and well-intending grandparents is starting to slowly, subtly disappear.
More as I go. For now I'll head to work on the train. I have notebook in hand to jot down thoughts about a culling strategy for the sentimental items. We're a knick-knack-saddled family. But are snowglobes from business trips really a demonstration of my husband's love? There has to be a better way.
Ohhh, I wish I could help...but I still have enough to do here. Yesterday our toaster oven and Tupperware made it out to the garage for our sale at the end of the month. A baker's rack and hutch recently got "cut" too. Keep it going, luv! It is liberating. xxBliss
ReplyDeleteAfter reading Clearing Your Clutter with Feng Shui (which isn't as Feng Shui-intense as Linn's books), I was able to purge books and other sentimental items. This book helped me see the psychology behind my need to collect certain items, as well as my need to hold on to certain "sentimental" objects.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing a fantastic job!