getting rid of the clutter

while on vacation this past week, i realized something. we lived a whole week with a whole lot less...possessions, that is. i decided when i got home, i would start down-sizing.

do i really need all this stuff?

what is it with this longing to hold on to everything?

a cluttered home. a cluttered heart. a cluttered mind.

and all this clutter brings anxiety.

i abhor that feeling.

i need and desire peace.

and with peace and uncluttered surroundings come a feeling of pride and accomplishment.

my goals this week:

1. keep clean what has already been cleaned


2. throw away or recycle what i don't need that isn't worth keeping


3. let go of 15 things each day that will bless someone else