I don't really have any words of wisdom here, but know that you aren't alone. I have a huge problem with getting rid of things too. I've always loved going into houses where the owner uses the less is best philosophy. My house is so cluttered with stuff that there's just no place for all of it, but I just can't seem to get rid of it. There's way too much sentimental value being placed on objects around here, but how does a person let go? Lots of luck to you! ~Tiffany ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 12:55 PM Subject: Re: [JFC]: Throw it Out...But Not ALL of It!
Hi guys, I am thrilled for all ur support! I get PETRIFIED about throwing things out...it makes me feel like I "lost" something and don't even know what it was or how valuable it was! I actually had a friend who was capable of helping me but was too scared to ask her for help...my boss even tried to help me by placing a big stack of "clutter" paper in the trashcan and forbidding me to retrieve it. Retrieve it, I did! When she was not looking. I know I have a problem here. Leslie, I loved your description of seeing your own hand moving in slow motion as you threw out an "expensive" but broken toy and confronted all your thoughts! What courage! Anyone else feel anxiety when placing things in the trash? What tips work for reducing your anxieties? I suspect a clutter-free environment helps! Amy B *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Journey from clutter List Website http://journeyfromclutter.com Members Only Page http://journeyfromclutter.com/MembersOnly/MembersArea.htm Unsubscribe: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word 'unsubscribe' in the 'Subject:' field to be removed from the main list. To Unsubscribe from the Digest version of the list send the unsubscribe message to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
