tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717128619742415349.post9206962179024865067..comments2024-03-02T17:04:45.462+00:00Comments on Just Me: How Much STUFF Do We NeedSheilaghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02774960303127922257noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717128619742415349.post-47807589176240333422010-06-27T03:34:35.560+01:002010-06-27T03:34:35.560+01:00I'm glad you were able to identify the cause o...I'm glad you were able to identify the cause of the problem, and that it's fixable. Even the tone of your post today sounds more peaceful and joyfilled. :-)<br />Loretta<br />=^..^=Rettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034267067410245582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717128619742415349.post-85201158852093132692010-06-26T23:22:59.567+01:002010-06-26T23:22:59.567+01:00:D Ditto what cmousler said! :D
Simplicity has ...:D Ditto what cmousler said! :D<br /><br />Simplicity has always been a comfort to me--and as my life has gotten more hectic, I year for it more and more. <br /><br />I don't have lots of material things (as long as you don't count books!), but it's other demands and involvements. I'm ready for that deep breath, you know? <br /><br />I'm thinking now on how to fit that into a goal for my challenge, as a matter of fact. So glad you're joining in, by the way. And the prize can be shipped to UK, too! :D<br /><br />DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717128619742415349.post-43574202534138845662010-06-26T19:44:24.532+01:002010-06-26T19:44:24.532+01:00I've read that obesity issues and overspending...I've read that obesity issues and overspending, over wanting material things are related. It's an interesting connection.<br /><br />We have purposely chosen to live with less, after living amongst the impoverished abroad. We really do live with too much, but it's so tempting in our society. <br /><br />I love the choices you have made. Look at the travel you get to do...much better than living in a large house, which you just have to clean, I think.divadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185277600611550619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717128619742415349.post-62606642651071232452010-06-26T16:22:25.956+01:002010-06-26T16:22:25.956+01:00That is the exact reason why i'm spending my h...That is the exact reason why i'm spending my holidays de-cluttering/cleaning from top to bottom. Of course i maybe going out for lunch or dinners as well :) Got to keep up my strength.<br />We can both do it, and we will.WWSuzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200582568720343436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717128619742415349.post-25840112619781848942010-06-26T09:14:26.573+01:002010-06-26T09:14:26.573+01:00It looks like you are getting right to the cause a...It looks like you are getting right to the cause and effect of it all.<br />Very very good insights.Anne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435482289459434828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717128619742415349.post-84857974323367183622010-06-26T08:48:56.530+01:002010-06-26T08:48:56.530+01:00Sheilagh, I hear you loud and clear! I, too, need...Sheilagh, I hear you loud and clear! I, too, need to declutter our home. It's so hard. Our recent move took us from a huge country cottage, to a much smaller townhouse in the city, and on top of it all we lost our total income and have now had to rely on benefits for everything until we can find new employment. A very rude awakening! However it has helped us to downsize and to have a rethink about all that is truly important in our lives. We have each other,our health, our faith and the rest is just the icing on the cake. How much icing does a cake really need? xxooMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717128619742415349.post-78749130546551364392010-06-26T07:57:32.323+01:002010-06-26T07:57:32.323+01:00oh hon, my mom was the same way too.
When she was ...oh hon, my mom was the same way too.<br />When she was raising us she was a single mom making 65 dollars a week in 1986.<br />She wore the same clothes for years..patched and the whole 9.<br />When she started making money she bought and bought.<br />This last trip home I commented on how there was so much less stuff in the house.<br />She said "i finally realized that I just didn't need it, it was too much to take care of."<br />You enjoyed it...now you don't.<br />You wanted the freedom of buying. Now you want thte freedom of letting it go.<br />Such is life.<br />As for being tired.<br />It can't be too foreign. The way of life you choose has to fit YOU.<br />Maybe you aren't looking to be a size 6 and chew on flax see and oat bars while flexing your 13 inch bicep.<br />Maybe you just want to drop 30 lbs, walk three miles and enjoy your family.<br />Let the journey be enjoyable. Life is short.<br />Big hugs to you.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708815560712267698noreply@blogger.com