In with the New!

Well, this was unexpected!  Geoff and I ordered this silly, plastic pink and black chess set that I think is just adorable!  And yes, I plan to keep a good, long time (or give it a new home if we somehow end up with the chess set we really want).  Tonight I will be cataloging my DVD collection for sale on craigslist.  The more things I can remove to declutter, the lighter I become.  The lighter I am, the easier it will be to pick up and travel.  The easier it is to pick up and travel, the more spontaneous I become.  Ultimately, it equals happiness.

Surround yourself with things you love.  Surround yourself with people you love.  Surround yourself with love.  It's not an easy road, I know.  It's hard and decisions sometimes have to be made.  What about the piece of nostalgia from high school or your cruise or your best friend's wedding?  If you love it and use it, keep it.  If you like it and don't use it, take a picture and maybe write a little memory to keep in your computer.  If you keep it out of what may appear to be obligation or guilt, chuck it.  You do not need anything extra lying around and causing stress by extra search time or further causes to trip or guilt.  Clutter is a stress-creator.  Declutter and be happy.

I'm going to work on this self-help part and probably create a new blog that's mostly for others.  I feel I am an excellent listening ear, advice-giver and could be a self-help guru!  Here's to wishing!