I tend to be a very sentimental person- objects remind me of special moments, people, and things I've done. Memories and emotions are evoked when I see particular items from vacations or gifts from important people in my life. I've always enjoyed keeping and having these little treasures that are insignificant to anyone but me. The prospect of condensing my life into one suitcase and a carry on, however, is forcing me to re-evaluate many of their purposes and if I truly need everything I've accumulated. Having to let go of some of the material possessions in my life has helped me come to the realization that stuff is just stuff. The memories, thoughts, moments...are still in tact. Digital pictures are a very efficient and space-friendly way to keep these same souvenirs of my life. It's been very freeing to realize this and our house is emptying quickly! :) Thanks to a "moving sale" today, we have $300 in dollar bills and coins in a Tupperware bowl- merely from letting go.
...there are some things, however, that can not be replaced. Those are packed away safely with a few other items that we simply couldn't have become the people we are without them. :) Daisy and Radar will now reside, plastic eyes gleaming and smiles permanently stitched, inside plastic bins at Paul's parent's house.
I left a comment this morning but it never posted. Maybe it wasn't meant to. I'll just say I love you and sorry you had to give up "stuff".
ReplyDeleteThanks! :) I didn't have to give up anything...it was very freeing to be able to keep things that I really want and that are special to me, while letting go of others. It's been a very positive process and I'm glad that I've had something to push me to do it.
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