Getting The LIfe You Want
I was reading about the The Cult of Less project created by New Yorker, Kelly Sutton.
He found that the more he owned, the less happy he was. He embarked on a process of selling his possessions that he didn't use. If he hadn't used it for 12 months, then he sold it.
Kelly travels teaches people extreme decluttering.
He moves every 5mths from country to country educating people on how to declutter.
People that follow this line of thinking are extreme declutterers aiming to liberate themselves from attachment to their possessions. This ultimately, they believe leads to true happiness and peace.
Kelly doesn't really miss the things that he owned. All his possessions can fit in 2 boxed and 2 suit cases. He doesn't worry about what he has now. He spends his time planning what he wants to do.
I wonder if this would help to plan a business strategy?
The life of a blogger can be swept away with the latest and greatest plugin, guru or book.
What is it we are really looking for?
- Recognition?
- Financial freedom?
- A deep desire to connect with like-minded people?
- Purpose?
- Independence and self-suffiency
What ever it is, peace is a byproduct of attaining this goal.
Peace to able pay the bills, peace when connecting with others, peace that comes when you know that your opinion matters. If it isn't bringing peace then I would suggest you keep looking for the core reason you do what you do day in, day out.
Then seek out what you really want in life.
I know Mick Jagger sung "You Can't Always Get What You Want" but I beg to differ.
How do we get what we want?
After reading a number of articles/books about this, there are common actions to take;
- Stop apologising
- Continue to ask
- Be consistent
- Make it known that you are invaluable, after all there is only one of you
- Accept and be ready to be fulfilled in life/work/happiness
Simplifying life can help you see what you are really looking for.
Is it time for you to declutter?
Is stuff getting in the way?
Is your day filled with other people's agenda?
Dare to be different. Your life depends on it.
Jen
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Sometimes I wonder dahlin'
Would a matchbox hold my clothes
I don't have so many
And Ive got so far to go
Albert King
So true about traveling light...I try to be a minimalist..keep things simple, etc. Then again, I havea room of boxboxes that need to be gone through after the move...lol...
Try to Keep things simple....that helps to unclutter...
Great post, Jen!
I could surely use some decuttering, I tend to keep stuff I think I might need but end up never touching it again until I either move it out of my way or throwing it away.
Thanks for the comment. Maybe you can sell stuff? You might find a hidden treasure that's worth $$$ Jen
It's mostly worthless stuff to anybody like papers I have gotten in the mail from whoever I have to deal with like my insurance company, printouts from doctor visits, coupons for fast food placed I'll never use before they expire ahd who know what else
I love this - it really does make you happier when you have less.
Thanks for making my Monday!
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You either have to find space for your "stuff" or get rid of it.
While I do not consider myself a hoarder, I have many "things" that are not needed. I am starting to get rid of some items not needed. Just yesterday I filled a trash bag with computer cords and cable cords that I have no need of (but I still have two boxes of cords).
Thank you for your comments, Jen