Posted by JanetR on April 15, 2000, at 17:47:32
In reply to Re: a different kind of hoarding..., posted by Cindy W on April 15, 2000, at 10:36:16
> > You guys,
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> > I have been accused of having the opposite problem - I LOVE to get rid of things. It's fun to decide who may have use of whatever it is and give it away. If I am not wearing an item of clothing on a regular basis, IT'S OUTTA HERE! Fortunately for my family, I don't get crazy with anyone else's things, just my own and the things I am responsible for. It's great. There is a lot to be said for minimalism. The more "stuff" you have, as far as I am concerned, the more it is a liability. Harder to move if you want to, that sort of thing. Geez, I even threw away my high school yearbook several years back. It only brought back bad memories (drug use, drinking, getting in trouble, unhealthy relationships) so out it went. I'm glad I did it.
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> > I do keep photographs forever, though and every single craft or drawing my children have done.
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> > In late '93, we sold everything we owned and took off for the Philippines, where we started a Christian leadership school for Filipino adults. We were there for five years. Owning nothing but our clothes was the best feeling I have ever had. What freedom!
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> > Anybody relate to this or am I the weird one?
> >
> > Karen
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> Karen, sounds like a wonderful way to be! I'm very envious. Would you please come to my home and throw things away? 8) Best wishes!Dear Karen, I'm exactly the same. I've written previously about how I have no proprietary feelings about anything. I give stuff away as soon as I have no use for it. I think not having stuff is a kind of liberation. Unfortunately, my husband is a hoarder. He hangs onto old vynil records etc. I also find it easier to move on than stay put. Apparently, this type of behaviour is related to ADD. One of the many positive aspects of the disorder.My dream is one day to live in a place with just the things I use and no excess baggage. Jan
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