I feel like the purging and organizing has been going on at my house for the entirety of the 2 yrs, 9 mos and 3 days that Mark has been gone. I know that to some it may seem as though I am just willy-nilly throwing stuff out without stopping to evaluate it's worth. But I feel certain that I am on the right path for me, managing my possessions and responsibilities. And a lot of these things have no sentiment for me.
Some of them may have value to someone, but that's subjective only. For each thing I think: Can I use it? Does it have sentiment for me? If not, is it going to be worth it to store and maintain and remember where it is? Getting my home in order makes me feel more in control of the space I am now 100% responsible for. It gives me peaceful and calm feelings to see order instead of chaos. And managing my home and possessions helps me to focus on other things in life which are not even necessarily things. So by extension, it helps me manage my life as well. I think I am on the right track.
Great blog
ReplyDeleteIt does feel so good to release things, energy, feelings and see order and simplicity take their spaces. Good job! I've got a LOT of work to do on the same front.
ReplyDeleteYou are handling your grief in a most positive and productive way. How clever is that?!!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great if you're able to purge. I can't because there seems to be memories with everything. I finally started last week on just moving stuff around. (Nov 30, 2021. I haven't counted the days) I've only managed to throw away a tv box he used to load the tv in to take to Fl because his room didn't have a tv and a boom box that doesn't work anymore. A bit of trash also. I'm trying to spend 15 min a day at least in that room. My excuse is I have to get a wedding robe done before June 1. You keep it up lady.
ReplyDeleteBaby steps are still steps!
DeleteI agree with you, the value of items are subjective and if keeping it is weighing you down it should go. You're inspiring me to get busy and cut ties with some of my own stuff...Thank you.
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