Simplyfying

 

Simplifying my life is a constant process.

I have been living in my new apartment for about 17 months now. Yesterday I went through my big walk in closet and then my coat closet. 

I weeded out nearly five big eleven gallon bags of stuff! 

Clothes that I can no longer wear and that my sister liked, I gave to her. The rest I simply disposed of, including sheets for a bed I no longer have and extra pillow cases.

Now my coat closet has my winter coat, two jackets and a rain coat. The rest is all cleaning or art supplies and the emptiness draws me like a moth to flame.

My walk in closet has everything neatly arranged with room to spare.

I moved the chair I have tried to use into my bedroom. It is a comfortable chair for occasional use, but a poor one for my back to use for any length of time. Instead I bought a wonderful, super comfy, very basic recliner for my living room. I love the openness of my rooms, the lack of clutter, the order!

One big perk is that I can now look out of my living room windows from a distance that keeps me out of direct sunlight, but allows me to enjoy the beautiful view. I can also watch my television without any glare from the windows. And there is ample room to open up and expand my dining table when I have guests.

I think people under estimate the peace of mind that comes with fewer possessions. Everything we own requires some kind of space or care that is eliminated when it is gone. That allows me to take better care of myself and the things I choose to keep.