No More Stuff!!!

This weekend while going through what has been the storage room, and what will soon be the nursery, I became overwhelmed with the amount of "stuff" that we've accumulated. There are many things that I don't want to part with. There are many things I think I may use someday. And there are a few things that I can't get rid of fast enough. It is a problem. I will probably repack much of it for storage in another part of the house, and then I will donate the rest.

It is a good time for me to be going through this "stuff" as I prepare to embark upon a new chapter of my life. I want to live a simpler life. I want to spend less time in the pursuit of financial security and more "stuff," and more time with family, with friends, and with time to enjoy life. In theory, by not working I will have less money to spend on "stuff," and more time to spend in leisure. It will be difficult for me to break the bond of buying "stuff" because it goes against the culture of our 'it's all on sale' society. This will be the first challenge of my new chapter.

It has helped me to make a list of the "stuff" that I want to buy, and hold on to that list for a week or two. Upon review of this list, I usually find at least half of the items are no longer necessary. We will always have things we need, but I hope to break the illusion that society has painted on many of these things that make me think I must have this now!
Best of luck, to me!
-Jenni