Junk Be Gone!

Hello, internet friends. Last week I posted about my dreams of living with less. I managed to finish my goal! The only reason I haven't posted about it until now is mainly due to the impromptu mini vacation Branson and I took Monday afternoon. 

Today I just want to address the writing aspect of the project. I'll have a video up later to show you exactly what went on during that weekend. 

This project was so liberating. After the first hour or so, I realized how much of a load I placed on my shoulders. We just acquired so many things we didn't need. It felt as if we were trapped on a military testing ground, and if you stepped in the wrong direction, a massive explosion knocked you down, sending a new mass of junk heading straight for you. Maybe that's a little overdramatic, but you get the gist of it, right? Although it took a lot of self control, I realized the reasons I held onto items were due mostly to laziness. That really bothered me. I feel this project changed my life. How on Earth is decluttering an apartment life changing, you may ask. When we loaded up the car you could feel the extra weight. It made quick stops nearly impossible, and called for cautious, calculated driving. The moment I donated all those boxes and bags, I pulled away from the donation center, instantly feeling the relief. Physically, I felt no different. Mentally, I couldn't stop examining myself screaming, "You go, girl!" All of those items were weighing us down. It takes energy to store and organize junk. That's probably why people so often ignore the growing infestation of worthless material goods. There will come a point when you realize the only way to change it is to get up and do it yourself. Branson has even noted how our apartment feels different; more homely, cozy. When removing the unneeded baggage, you become free, and in freedom you find more drive. What else can you change about your life because the weight hanging onto you is suddenly gone? Think about it. 

Branson helped when he could, but due to his incredibly busy schedule, he wasn't able to do as much as we both would have liked. I'll take the hours we were able to squeeze out, of course. My apartment feels open, organized, and revived. Are there things I want to change? Of course. I'm still not 100% in love with everything, but I am sitting at a very pleased 95%. 

Perhaps in a year we will be here again going over the same topic. I'm nothing if not repetitive. All the items I donated haven't popped up in my head since I dropped them off. I don't miss them. I don't want them. I don't need them. That, my friends, is life changing. 

today I'm grateful for the power of change