Freedom from Stuff...

My eldest son once told me that he had read an article that stated 'people who spent money on events rather than stuff are more happy.' Embracing this philosophy has not been difficult. Less items to dust and take care of is a welcome change. With me feeling better and being able to venture out the knowledge that I am not bogged down by household items is liberating.

Freeing our selves from unnecessary burdens is part of a holistic view of health. The person who shops habitually is attempting to fill some kind of void or numb a deep pain. I speak from experience. Having tried many numbing actions, from drugs to sex, shopping, eating, writing, talking. Yes, I put a few healthy ones in there. Healthy if kept in boundaries and not all consuming. There is a danger of talking to the wrong person that you should not trust with your sensitive emotions or of sharing your writings with the wrong person. It is so easy to fall into a cycle of doing something that starts out healthy and it ends up harming you. Our television is full of every day examples of good things gone bad if you really need to dwell there. I will go to where the sunshine is...

Trying to make my self change thought direction I heard in my head, "how 'bout them Reds?" Not that I am a large sports fan, just a distracting statement my husband and I use.

So on to sunnier things. My focus has changed to shaving for events rather than dust collectors or new decor in the house every season or decorations for every holiday. I would much rather go to dinner than have bouquet of flowers that I have to worry the cats will eat or knock over. I would rather plan a trip then new drapes for the living room. Dinners, trips, or parties those are the moments that make life special. Making something special of taking a child back to college or coming home to visit after six months of being away. Make the moments count. Share time with friends that help you smile, well I don't know why you would call someone friend that didn't help you smile...

Anyway, I think and hope you get my picture here, sell the knickknacks that don't have a story attached, so you can go on that hike on Saturday instead of dusting. Stuff in over rated! Peace out!