A couple of years ago, some very dear friends got married. They were both around 40, and they found combining their households to be challenging initially. They began to realize they just had too much stuff, and decided they needed to do some decluttering. I remember being told that they were using the method that if something didn't make them happy to see it or touch it, then it was gone.
I thought it sounded wonderful! I quickly began to realize though, that I'm different. I'm not entirely sure why, but little things do make me very happy. Just after the holidays, I purchased two little wooden blocks. One reads "We are do blessed", and one reads "Faith, hope, love". It might sound ridiculous, but seeing them truly brings me joy. Just as do the many pictures that are displayed throughout my home. It may seem odd that these things have meaning to me, but they truly do. They absolutely bring me joy.
At the same time, I have been able to get rid of things that don't bring me joy. My kids were really impressed that I was throwing things away. I am hoping to live something of a simpler life, but I'll be honest, that does require motivation that I don't really have right now!
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