Survey #234 Response from Anonymous user
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| Express your gratitude for something in your home that you plan to keep indefinitely. How does it support the life you love? | A few of my decorations remind me of my year abroad, and they also remind me that I’ve done some cool things, and to appreciate all of life - the good, the bad, and even all the different cultural viewpoints, too. |
| Describe someone or something that has helped you on your decluttering and organizing journey. This may be an idea, a story, a person, a book, a resource, etc. | Well, I just learned about you guys, so I’m looking forward to what I learn, and can share! First, I would have to say Peter Walsh. He knows how to get to the real issues, in a direct, honest, firm way, and yet remain kind and respectful. And then I would have to say all the original Minimalist influencers. Leo Babauta, Joshua Becker, and The Minimalists. Even though I’m far from achieving my goal, their influence has shown me how I became unnecessarily attached to things, and made it ok to have far less. |
| Describe something that you’re grateful for having been able to declutter and release from your life. | After high school, I moved my saxophone with me everywhere, but never used it. Everyone kept telling me that it was a part of me that I shouldn’t give up. After a few years, I sold it to another high school student, and she knew how to play better than me, and was so happy. That brought a lot of satisfaction and gratitude to me, because I brightened her life, and then I learned that the saxophone was meant to be passed on. |
| Identify something in your space for which you feel grateful, but which you’d consider releasing so that someone else can enjoy and appreciate it. | I’ve done this with several things over the past few years with some Christmas decorations, kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies, clothing, comforters, food, wicker baskets, etc. Currently, I’m grateful for my dogs and for being able to have lots of extra dog toys, leashes, and supplies. So, I think I’ll donate them to an animal shelter. my decorations. |
| Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s). If we think that your question—and our answer—might be useful or instructive to The Clutter Fairy Weekly audience, we’ll share them in an upcoming episode. | I just learned about you last week. So, I don’t know your backgrounds, how much stuff Ed used to have, how you started this show, etc. Are there certain episodes that you can recommend that address all of that, or can you share now, for the newer peeps? |
| Future topics | Have you discussed Minimalism (and if so, what episodes)? I don’t mean having to count belongings, or getting rid of things that we love, need, or use. (And collections and hobbies are of course allowed.) But what are your personal and professional views on it? Is that a goal for either of you? How do you feel about the idea of not following consumerist culture, and parring things down to what’s essential, and what really matters? |
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