Spring Cleaning Club.

[ghotiff]

I need to purge a lot of accumulated items. They are not junk, but I've moved on from them and need to let them go. I'm hoping posting it here will help me be accountable. I get anxiety from throwing things out, but I need to.

 

[Chimera]

Hoping to get myself in a head space that I can do the same. Trying using ends up with vomiting and...

It is so hard dragging it about with our changes, it really did help my perspective with what was truly important and vital to living a happier, healthier life.
I was ill about it before I decided to release it, a constant trigger for me.
I wish I could assist you somehow, as I understand how connected these items can be to our goals and dreams...

 

[Deleted member 28740]

I wish I could assist you somehow, as I understand how connected these items can be to our goals and dreams...

You already have helped. If you have not had to do something like that, it is hard to explain to someone else. I think of the old routine by George Carlin - "… how come other peoples stuff is shit, and your shit is stuff? " Again, thank you for the inspiration. Now is the time to get rid of a triggering loss, no matter the investment, recoup on peace of mind and that it is DONE with as best as able.

 

[Chimera]

Smiles, I had great stuff too ;)
I'm happy it's someone else's stuff now though. We do appreciate release above and beyond most, don't we?

 

[Anrish]

It's really great to see and read everyone's progress.

We're almost done over here. Only minor details left. ...we brought some stuff to a charity center today and hope someone will make good use of the clothes and toy animals.

 

[Recovery4Me]

Ok, I got healthy enough physically to notice the illness and depression allowed a collection of dust bunnys! I decided to get really healthy...I needed to wash the entire room.:clown: It is where I live, so rugs, bedlinens, mattress pads, blankets all went through spring cleaning! Floors were mopped and of course there is still some that could be done.

As I moved last year...most of my stuff, car, furniture, loads of clothes, sewing machine, ect (including my 8 yr furbaby) were given to charities, rescue centers, women's shelters, Veterans - Purple Heart, Salvation Army...there is little to sort or give away at this point. So this is why most stuff now piles into tubberware containers in a 10x12 foot room. But it is all clean and sparkly and I appreciate the motivation of the thread.

@Changeling I found if the things we love (and have to part with) go to a cause that we believe in ...then it can ease the pain. I worked on it over a course of weeks into various piles and then called the agencies to come get. It was in this process, that life became profound for me on a few levels... I had prepared for a future that did not come to fruition. Despite all the avenues I tried to secure an existence, life had other plans. It helped me in one manner to start over in a way that was mine and not as connected to the past. I learned to trust myself more and things less.

May the wind carry your heart & spirit forward and be against your back. ((((hugs))))

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Okay, a bit more clothes pileup

 

[Anrish]

Almost done over here. Last floors cleaned. :D

 

[Deleted member 12723]

This thread really motivates me, I cleaned the stove and the hood over it. Ta Da!

 

[Deleted member 28403]

I'm not home right now, so no worry about cleaning!

 

[Gadgie]

I'm still doing a little bit at a time, problem is, when summer comes, I will out more often than I will be at home, so not much housework will be getting done?

 

[Chimera]

I'd trade yard work for house work anyday:)