Who knows
Our stuff. It’s everywhere. The first belongings are those onesies. And adorable beanies. And booties. But we grow and they become useless. Automatically, new belongings are needed. That is how the whole dilemma starts. Humans get used to acquiring. Possessions give us pleasure. It is easy to understand why we look forward to birthdays or holidays that result in decorated boxes giving us smiles. The larger influence is the 24/7 world of marketing. We get so used to this influence that it does not even make a dent in our consciousness. But it does enter our brain through that wide open door that keeps us safe without making a big fuss. Moving forward to today, the amount of owned stuff that has moved through our hands is countless. Inventory would be impossible. Stuff becomes a problem when it is time to decrease the amount. Reductions often feel like loss. When deciding what needs to go, the decisions range from keep, toss or save “just in case.” That foggy area is where there is the most resistance. Oddly, “just in case” almost never happens. The corollary is you could just replace it if you gave it up. Uncertainty is so difficult. Look around you. Make a quick decision on the stuff. Keep, toss or “just in case” aren’t the only possible answers.
Give it away
Option #1: What is valuable to you?
Option #2: What does “just in case” mean to you?
Option #3: Can you toss something you really don’t want?
That’s it. After you choose the option that best describes your actions toward stuff, take a few minutes to describe why you chose that option and what action, if any, may come next.
